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 DVDisaster (**) - "dvdisaster stores data on Compact Disc/DVD in a way that it is fully recoverable even after some read errors have developed." Really great since I am an audio buff and want to preserve my lossless Compact Disc rips for a long time.
 ImgBurn (*****)(W,L) - "ImgBurn can write most types of Compact Disc/DVD images and it supports all the latest writers ... ImgBurn is a lightweight Compact Disc/ DVD / HD DVD / Blu-ray burning application that everyone should have in their toolkit!" I use this program all the time. It is great for ISO images, DVD video, plain data to DVD jobs, now includes audio support for many formats and lots of audio file types. Supports a test feature which ensures the data you burned is bit identical to what is on your hard drive. Am I paranoid? Do I get the job done right on the first try? Yes and Yes.
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How to get ImgBurn working on Ubuntu 7.10
Nov 18 2007, 12:58 AM
by LIGHTNING UK!
Just so you know, I'm a complete n00b when it comes to anything Linux!
This guide is actually being created at same time as I try to install Ubuntu 7.10 (DVD) and get ImgBurn up and running for myself. If I can do it, you can too wink.gif
So... where to start?! At the beginning of course!
Goto http://www.ubuntu.com/ and download the desktop edition of v7.10 from a location near you.
Personally, I clicked on the 'Download' link, followed by one called 'complete list of download locations' at the bottom of the page. I then selected 'United Kingdom' from the 'DVD downloads' section right at the bottom of the page. I then opted to download the file called 'ubuntu-7.10-dvd-i386.iso' by clicking on it. Thanks to the University of Kent for providing the download mirror smile.gif
Once that's finished downloading (it may take a while!), burn the image to a disc.
With the 'bootable' Ubuntu disc inserted in the drive, boot up the PC you want to install it on.
When presented with the startup menu, select the first option - 'Start or install Ubuntu'.
Wait for it to load the desktop and then double click on the 'Install' icon on the left.
Next you need to go through a 7 step wizard...
Step 1 - Select a language for the installer.
Step 2 - Tell it where you are.
Step 3 - Select your keyboard layout.
Step 4 - Configure your partitions.
Step 5 - Unknown - only appears if you select 'Manual' on Step 4?
Step 6 - Tell it who you are.
Step 7 - Ready to install.
So when you're done, click the 'Install' button and away it goes!
All being well, it'll eventually finish and you'll see the following box:
Do as it says and remove the bootable disc from the drive, then click the 'Restart now' button.
That's it for the first part - well done, you just installed Ubuntu wink.gif
Once the machine has restarted and Ubuntu has loaded back up, login using the name + password you entered back in Step 6.
I guess the next thing to do is check for updates?! Updates are Good! biggrin.gif
Click 'System' in the top menu bar, then hover over 'Administration' for a second until the next menu appears, then click 'Update Manager'.
Next, click the 'Check' button and type in your password again if/when prompted to do so.
Once it's found them all, click the 'Install Updates' button to install them.
Ok, all done? In that case you should see this box:
Click 'Close' and you're good to go. smile.gif
At this point I chose to reboot the machine. I know it didn't actually tell me to (and I believe it does when it needs to), but I just feel happier doing it!
If you haven't already figured it out, you can reboot by clicking the red power symbol in the top right corner of the screen.
Now that's all done, it's time to install http://www.winehq.com.
As taken from the Wine website, 'Wine is an Open Source implementation of the Windows API on top of X, OpenGL, and Unix.' - Yes, that includes Ubuntu tongue.gif
ImgBurn is a Windows application, hence Wine is required to act as a go-between for it's code and the native Linux API.
Normally when you want to install an application in Ubuntu you'd do so via the 'Synaptic Package Manager' which you'll find on the 'System' -> 'Administration' menu that we saw earlier on. The trouble is, at the time of writing this guide (and this will probably still be the case when you do it), the version of Wine available on there isn't actually the latest and greatest one. sad.gif
To get the latest one we need to tell the package manager where to get it from.
This page will tell you how to do it - http://www.winehq.org/site/download-deb
For the sake of keeping it in one place, here's a copy + paste job...
CODE
First, open a terminal window. Then add the repository's key to your system's list of trusted APT keys by copy and pasting the following:
wget -q http://wine.budgetdedicated.com/apt/387EE263.gpg -O- | sudo apt-key add -
Next, add the repository to your system's list of APT sources:
sudo wget http://wine.budgetdedicated.com/apt/...t.d/gutsy.list -O /etc/apt/sources.list.d/winehq.list
As a hint for complete n00b's, you can find the 'Terminal' program under the 'Applications' menu and then 'Accessories'. smile.gif
This is what my terminal window looked like when I'd finished:
When you've done all that (hopefully I've not lost anyone?!), you can go ahead and install Wine. Ubuntu will now know where to find the very latest versions smile.gif
As that last web page said (you read it properly yeah?!), you can install Wine in 2 ways.
1. Via the 'Terminal' window you already have open.
2. Via the 'Synaptic Package Manager' application.
If you're feeling brave and are happy with the terminal window, simply type in the following:
CODE
sudo apt-get update
That'll update the APT's package information, then type the following to actually install Wine:
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sudo apt-get install wine
If you want to go the Synaptic Package Manager route, load it up from the System -> Administration menu.
Firstly (and this is very important), click the 'Reload' button in the top left of the window to update the package information.
Now click the 'Search' button and type in 'Wine' (without quotes) before then clicking 'Search' again.
You should then see a window like this:
Locate the 'wine' package within the list and double click it.
If you're prompted to mark additional required changes, just click the 'Mark' button.
Now click the 'Apply' button.
When prompted to 'Apply the following change?', just click the 'Apply' button again.
Assuming everything went ok, you've just installed Wine smile.gif
Bring up the 'Applications' menu at the top once again and you should see a new branch on it called 'Wine'. Go to it and click the 'Configure Wine' option.
Click on the 'Drives' tab and click the 'Autodetect...' button. It may take a second or two but eventually it'll populate the box with something like this:
Click the 'Ok' button so the window closes down.
Right, now all that's left to do is download ImgBurn and install it!
Load up FireFox, goto http://www.imgburn.com/ and click the 'Download' link. Select whichever mirror you want to and start the download. Firefox will ask if you want to open the file or save it.
You should notice that 'Wine' is now the default application to open it with.
With the 'Open with' option selected and 'Wine' as the application, click the 'Ok' button.
You can then go through the normal ImgBurn setup wizard.
When you're done with that, remove/delete the 'ImgBurn.lnk' file from your desktop (shown with the red arrow) - it's just the normal (Windows) ImgBurn shortcut file only they're not valid on Ubuntu. Wine will have automatically created a proper one for you.
To run ImgBurn, simply double click the ImgBurn on the dekstop (shown with the green arrow).
Hooray, ImgBurn running under Ubuntu 7.10 - give yourself a pat on the back wink.gif
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 Kubuntu (****)(-) - "a user friendly operating system based on KDE, the K Desktop Environment. With a predictable 6 month release cycle and part of the Ubuntu project, Kubuntu is the GNU/Linux distribution for everyone." Based on the Ubuntu distro of Linux, arguably one of the most user friendly distros. Kubuntu has the KDE desktop, a popular environment, as standard. Kubuntu packs everything you need to start using a free operating system.
Operating System Alternatives click to show  Debian (***) - "Debian is a free operating system (OS) for your computer. An operating system is the set of basic programs and utilities that make your computer run." My first successful Linux installation and longest running distro I had up and running. You never forget your first. Debian has has many other distributions based on it such as the popular Ubuntu, and DreamLinux.
 Dreamlinux (?)(-) - "a modern and modular GNU/Linux system that can be run directly from a CD/DVD/USBStick and optionally be installed to a HDD" Another GNU/Linux simplified operating system designed for people to transition into the world of open-source OS. I never tried it myself but was recommended to me by someone that was well-off with Gentoo, and they had first hand experiment with DreamLinux. Again, this distro is based off of my favorite OS so far, Debian.
 Fedora (?)(-) - "a Linux-based operating system that showcases the latest in free and open source software. Fedora is always free for anyone to use, modify, and distribute." Claiming to be a simple GNU/Linux distro... lots use it. At my university, it is either Gentoo, Ubuntu, or Fedora. Never tried it. Can be install to a USB drive.
 Ubuntu (**) - "Ubuntu is a community developed, linux-based operating system that is perfect for laptops, desktops and servers. It contains all the applications you need - a web browser, presentation, document and spreadsheet software, instant messaging and much more." This is one of the easiest distributions of GNU/Linux, and has spawned many distros derived right from it's code. It itself is based on the powerful Debian OS.
 Xubuntu (?)(-) - "pre-loaded with a wide selection of software, ranging from office applications to web browsing software, so your computer is ready to use immediately after installation... Xubuntu uses the Xfce desktop environment, meaning that it will run fast while still delivering a user-friendly interface. Older computers feel lively again, while newer ones will run faster than ever before! " Another Ubuntu derivative. So you know it is simple. Uses XFCE environment as standard. If you are new, all these faces wont make much difference to you.
Advanced Distros of Linux, not recommended for first instals click to show  FreeBSD (?)(-) - "FreeBSD is an advanced operating system ... derived from BSD, the version of UNIX® developed at the University of California, Berkeley... FreeBSD offers advanced networking, performance, security and compatibility features today which are still missing in other operating systems, even some of the best commercial ones... makes an ideal Internet or Intranet server..." Got none really. Made for power users to tinker with.
 Gentoo (?)(-) - "can be automatically optimized and customized for just about any application or need. Extreme configurability, performance and a top-notch user and developer community are all hallmarks of the Gentoo experience." User intense OS, I have been told once configured correctly, don't touch it again!
 OpenSolaris (?)(-) - "fully functional desktop environment promises extreme data integrity, so you can code on the edge and never compromise your work." Solaris is widely used in infrastructures and software development.
- Partimage Is Not Ghost (***)(-) - "backup and restore whole partitions, an easy way. It sounds like Symantec Ghost(tm), but has even better features, and is totally free. " It is a little bit challenging to determine the full features of this application. I have created backups and restored them and am currently exploring the further potential of this backup utility.
System Backup Alternatives click to show  nLite - Windows Installation Customizer (?)(W) - "a tool for pre-installation Windows configuration and component removal at your choice. Optional bootable image ready for burning on media or testing in virtual machines." Configure your WinXP or Win2003 machine with components you want or do not want. I have never used this but my roommate did, and he was successful in creating his own WinXP boot discs.
 vLite - Vista Lite (?)(W) - "a tool for customizing the Windows Vista installation before actually installing it." No experience with this one, however heard of users that use the nLite application. I know nLite worked for a former roommate so I can see why this one wouldn't.
 Rockbox (*) - "Rockbox is an open source firmware for mp3 players, written from scratch. It runs on a wide range of players..." Choice. When I get a new DAP (Digital Audio Player, a.k.a. "MP3-Player"), it will be Rockbox'able!
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