kubuntu configuration

[Collins Richey]

On 11/11/06, Alma J Wetzker <almaw at ieee.org> wrote:
> kubuntu configuration gurus,
>
> This week I installed kubuntu on my wife's laptop.  kubuntu works great.
>  Unfortunately, that does not include the applications that my wife
> requires.
>
> I need to get cmap (Concept Map), a java app, working.  Near as I can
> tell, I don't have Java.  How do I get it?
>
> I need to be able to play DVDs.
>
> I need to get the windows codex files so that youtube works.
>
> I need to get 'R' running.
>
> Where am I now?
>
> I am at a loss as to how to get java running.
>
> I found the automatix instructions and loaded it.  That does not include
> libdvdcss2 nor does in include the windows codex files.
>

Hmm, I used Automatix on Dapper, but I converted to edgy long before
it was ready. It provided Java, codecs, mp3stuff, dvss2, etc. - all I
needed -- after posting a nastygram that all this stuff is highly
illegal <grin>..

Never fear, go to the following url for the standard ways of getting
what you need.

https://help.ubuntu.com/community/RestrictedFormats

PS, I don't have a clue about 'R'.

I've had good results installing the occasional .deb with

dpkg -i <name of deb>

Good luck.

-- 
Collins Richey
     If you fill your heart with regrets of yesterday and the worries
     of tomorrow, you have no today to be thankful for.