=== andrei is now known as Guest3553 === guiverc2 is now known as guiverc [13:03] how do I download new software [13:05] xu-help62w: you use the package management software [13:06] https://docs.xubuntu.org/current/user/C/managing-applications.html [13:06] what do I click on to get started [13:07] the link i just posted, then you read [13:08] i think you can also access help by just pressing F1 at any time [13:08] the online help, that is [13:11] getting there but can't find lilypond music writing software [13:12] info lilypond [13:12] !info lilypond [13:12] lilypond (2.22.1-2, impish): program for typesetting sheet music. In component universe, is optional. Built by lilypond. Size 1,999 kB / 6,756 kB [13:12] f1 does nothing' [13:13] it is available, make sure you have universe enabled in software settings [13:14] yes! I do a lot of music arranging & lost my Sibielius [13:18] can't find software setttings [13:22] I got this far, But don't know how to do it, Step 1. Create your ‘.ly’ file [13:22] Create a text file called ‘test.ly’ with the following contents. [13:22] \version "2.22.2" [13:22] { [13:22] c' e' g' e' [13:22] } [13:24] how do I create my own ' ly' file? [13:25] how do I get to the command line? [13:30] Drone - I see what you are saying, but don't know what to do with it! [13:32] I am 69 years old & have Parkinson's disease. I am used to Windows [13:39] tomreyn I clicked the link & found Gnome, but lilypad is not in the list [13:42] where is the command line [13:43] xu-help62w: you can run "terminal" from the applications menu [13:44] then you get a shell, where you can type commands [13:44] !terminal | xu-help62w [13:44] xu-help62w: The linux terminal or command-line interface is very powerful. In Unity or GNOME, search the dash for "terminal" and press ENTER. Other desktops: Applications -> System Tools -> Terminal (MATE), K-menu -> System -> Konsole (KDE), or Menu -> Accessories -> LXTerminal (LXDE). Guide: https://help.ubuntu.com/community/UsingTheTerminal [13:45] it says "failed to execute child" [13:51] what is "it"? [13:51] did the terminal window open fine, or is that when the error happened already? [13:52] the terminal command-line [13:52] so was the "failed to execute child" message something written in the terminal window after you ran a command? [13:53] I went to Applications Menu, Terminal Emulator [13:53] or did the terminal window not even open, but a pop-up message showed instead, bearing this text? [13:54] tomreyn - whenever I go to the terminal window, it has this popup over it [13:54] and you can't access the terminal window at all then? [13:54] or can you, after confirming this message? [13:55] It is behind the popup, but i have to make it happy first1 [13:55] !' [13:55] how do I confirm the messsage [13:56] i do not know, don't think i've seen this one [13:56] can you take and post a screenshot? [13:56] you can upload it to imgur.com [13:56] I hit close instead of the X it worked! [13:57] which xubuntu version are you using? you can type this in terminal: lsb_release -ds [13:58] copy / paste should also work [13:58] you may need to press ctrl-shift-v to insert in the terminal. [13:59] i can't type in terminal [13:59] What happens if you press ALTF+F2 and type: xfce4-terminal [14:13] tomreyn - I have to go to work now - I should be back in about 4 hours. & will get you a screenshot [14:14] Thank you all! I copied your chats & it is all good info! [17:50] Anyone around here? [17:52] Kinda [17:52] hi [17:52] Fair enough. [17:53] No worries. I'll just keep reading wikis and manuals. [17:53] Why, whats happening [17:56] Oh, just having a rough time figuring out how to play windows apps using wine. [18:00] have you tried winetricks [18:01] Some apps may need additional stuff [18:01] also some games may be better with proton etc. [18:01] Hard to tell without more information [18:02] I haven't heard of proton. Thanks! [18:02] Are you trying to run games? [18:02] There's also lutris [18:03] And https://appdb.winehq.org/ may have specific things about your app [18:03] I thought I'd play a few games as a good start. [18:05] If you dont mind DRM I'd suggest to use steam/proton. Almost everything I tried just works. [18:05] But there are loads of native things too [18:06] Like I love to play https://www.openra.net/ [18:06] I'll probably try those out later. [18:08] Well good luck. Not many chat in here by the way and if you have trouble its usually better to ask specific stuff [18:08] Well, it's been about 15 years since I used linux, so I'm mostly getting use to it, again. [18:09] Nice! [18:09] Lot has happened in 15 years [18:09] Some for the better some for the worse [18:10] Yeah, it has. I haven't seen too many negatives. [18:11] why did you choose xubuntu specifically [18:12] Because, I bought a student laptop really cheep at a junk store and Google ChromeOS made me want to throw it across the room. [18:13] My laptop is weak and cheap too so I wanted something with xfce too [18:14] Yeah. That's exactly why I choose xubuntu. My research pointed at this being a good choice. [18:16] Also, the students in my study hall at my current job have no clue how to use linux. [18:44] Hey. Thanks for chatting. Have a great day! [19:01] supposedly, lutris and steam are often a good enough way to play windows games on *buntu [19:03] yeah but i rarely play games any more honestly [19:06] i just thought i'd hint on those here in case Johnson would be back [19:06] i recommended those too haha [19:06] but lot of the times just pure wine works too honestly [19:10] whoops, i overread this