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Possible to add software from cd?

Asked by Claud Bell

I am new to Ubuntu, so perhaps missing something, but need help on how to install software from a cd. I have been using Windows, but tired of the hassles. Is it possible to install AOL?
I do think that I will enjoy Ubuntu.
Claud Bell

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Mathias Uebelacker (muebelacker) said : 		#1

Hello,

what would you do? Use the Portalsoftware from AOL?, use the AOL Messenger and Contacts or an AOL Internet Access?

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Mathias Uebelacker (muebelacker) said : 		#2

Hello,

sorry hit the wrong button.

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Mathias

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Claud Bell (capcolectr-hotmail) said : 		#3

I realize now that I do not want to add aol. I do need answer for this error message: "cannot open xxx/media/cdromxxx.exe> no application suitable for auto installation available for handling this kind of file." Is there any thing I can obtain to do this operation? Thanks for any info available!

Claud Bell

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Bhavani Shankar (bhavi) said : 		#4

Hey exe files are not executable in ubuntu by default.. You need to install wine(WINdows Emulator)... wine is mentioned in the ubuntu repositories... try sudo apt-get install wine in a terminal.. For more info on wine,installation, faq, applications/games supported refer links 1,2,3,4,5 below.
1.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WINE
2.http://www.winehq.org/
3.http://wiki.winehq.org/FAQ
4.http://www.winehq.org/site/documentation
5.http://appdb.winehq.org/
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Bhavani Shankar.

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Bhavani Shankar (bhavi) said : 		#5

applications =>accessories => terminal

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