Apr 30, 2011

Installing Software in Ubuntu

There are two ways to install any program( Consider I want to install Wine) on UBUNTU. 

I. Installing by Terminal
Run Terminal  go to----> Applications-->Accessories-->Terminal. 
Type in terminal "sudo apt-get install wine" and insert password if asks.


II. Installing By Ubuntu software Center or Add/Remove Program.

Go to Applications -->Ubuntu software center or Add/remove Program.
Now search for what you want to install (in my case wine).


Now select from search result and click on button Install to install it.

Apr 29, 2011

Connecting 3G USB modem on Ubuntu

Hi friends, I have a micromax 352 3G usb modem and I m using it with ubuntu 10.04(LTS). I am writing here 'How to use USB DATA CARD/MODEM on Ubuntu'. It is very easy to use and works with other 3G usb modems. I hope that it will be helpful for you guys.


Step by Step Guide to use USB Modem on Ubuntu

  1. Download Sakis3G Script : click here to download
  2. Now go to Downloaded file, extract it and make it executable : click on file and go to permission tab and mark allow execute file as program
  3. Now double click on file (sagks3G) and select : Run or Run in Terminal    
  4. Select Connect with 3G



    [After running 3G file, it is also possible that you will see another window asking you for select a device from menu.Select usb device.]
  5. Select your APN or click on Custom APN And Enter your APN


  6. After this step prompt windows'll appear and ask for Username & password. So enter anything (abc etc.). After few moment a message will be prompt to say you are connected. Click on connection information to see details.


    DONE!!!! & HAPPY INTERNETing!!