Ubuntu on eee problem

[Lance Uppercut]

I just installed Ubuntu Eee, and I have a problem with not being able to control the volume. So, I found this fix (http://www.ubuntu-eee.com/wiki/index.php5?title=Fix:_volume_control), but when I try to edit the /etc/modprobe.d/alsa-base file, it says I don't have permission to save it. What the hell do I do now?

[Gaz]

You might have tried this, but you may well need to run your text editor through sudo to write to the file, be it GUI based or CLI.

[Lance Uppercut]

No idea what the fuck you just said, but I figured out the answer somewhere else. Thanks anyway.

I don't like Linux. Why is it a pain in the ass to install anything? Take this (http://www.ubuntu-eee.com/wiki/index.php5?title=DooM) for example. I just wanna play Doom. Isn't there a simple install file I can just click on and get on with it? How do I do any of this crap?

[Straximus]

No idea what the fuck you just said, but I figured out the answer somewhere else. Thanks anyway.

I don't like Linux. Why is it a pain in the ass to install anything? Take this (http://www.ubuntu-eee.com/wiki/index.php5?title=DooM) for example. I just wanna play Doom. Isn't there a simple install file I can just click on and get on with it? How do I do any of this crap?

There is.

What you are looking for is a DEB file. DEBs are pre-packaged install files for Debian based distros like Ubuntu. Double-click to install. It will automatically download and install any missing packages you need from the Ubuntu repositories. Try to find a DEB that was packaged for your specific Distro/version. Otherwise it may look for a newer/older package than exists in your version's repo.

Having read the page you linked to, I saw this:
While it is possible to use some of Ubuntu Repository packages, I'd like to use doomsday, so lets get started.
I double checked, and there are indeed Doom related files already in Synaptic. This guy wanted to run a specific updated port of Doom that wasn't in the repos, hence his guide.

Here's some advice if you want to continue with Linux:
If you are going to enjoy Linux, you need to stop thinking like a Windows user, and that's very hard to do. The very first thing you should do is stop searching the web for software every time you need or want something. It's the wrong way to do it. Look through Add/Remove Programs, and Synaptic, and see what's available in there. Experiment, and try new software packages out of curiosity. They can be removed as easily as they are installed. (with a click) There's a huge, free library of software right there at your fingertips. Plenty of games as well.

If you want someone to point you in an easier direction for installing Doom, I'd suggest the ubuntu forums. They were quite helpful when I was still getting my feet wet.

There are also lots of commercial games available with executable installers, just like you're used to in Windows. That might be something else to check out.

In the end, you might just be happier running an OS you are more accustomed to. That's something you'll have to decide for yourself.

[Inspector Fowler]

I was impressed that Dell was installing Linux on their netbook computers. If I get another laptop for surfing/low level stuff, I'd like to try Linux.

[Raen]

I was impressed that Dell was installing Linux on their netbook computers. If I get another laptop for surfing/low level stuff, I'd like to try Linux.

I'd heard rumours (which may be completely untrue) that the Linux version was more expensive for some reason. Of course I could be completely wrong.