kubuntu configuration

[Bruce Marshall]

On Saturday 11 November 2006 18:38, Alma J Wetzker 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.  I have found
> (and downloaded) the libdvdcss2*.deb, but I can't find the magic
> incantation to allow installation of a *.deb on the disk, instead of on
> the web.  I tried copying the *.deb to the /var/cache/apt/ spot where
> all the rest of the *.debs are hiding.  What am I missing?
>
> Where can I get the windows codex *.deb files?  The site listed in
> kaffeine is defunct.
>
> If I can get local *.deb files loaded, that should solve my 'R' problems.
>
> Any pointers or helpfulness gladly accepted.

Ohhhh  all good questions and I've been wondering the same thing but haven't 
had time to look around for solutions.....  (a 36 hour power outage didn't 
help)

Will be looking for answers too......