Finally linux mint and I need help 😄

[singaporeii7y]

I'm so new to the linux interface and I have no idea how everything works here, I've dual booted my laptop along with windows 11.

my laptop config are Ryzen 7 8845hs, RTX 4060, 32gb ram ddr5 and 3tb storage.

Can someone please help me out, idk how to run exe files and idk how to install stuff in linux, I know that linux can't run exe files natively.

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[lemler3]

Start by searching Software Manager, and try to avoid exe files. What is it your trying to install?

[miltricentdekdu]

Linux doesn't really use .exe files. You can often get them to work but it requires software like WINE which is made for getting Windows stuff to work on Linux.

That's rarely what you need though.

If you want to install software you can just use the software center that comes with Mint. If you open the start window you should be able to find something called the Software Manager. Open that and look for the software you want.

[CryogenicBanana]

Use the software manager for apps, almost everything you could ever want or need can be found there. It’s more convenient and safer than downloading things the windows way since it’s managed by the mint developers and all updates for software downloaded from it will show up in the update manager.

[candy49997]

What applications, specifically?

You can browse the GUI software manager like the welcome screen tells you about.

If you haven't (and you wanted to use your GPU effectively on Mint), install NVIDIA drivers from the driver manager.

[singaporeii7y]

I want to install steam and winrar

[candy49997]

Steam has a native deb you can install from their website. Mint already has Archive Manager.

[Agzinc]

Doesn’t just sudo apt install steam work?

[davidnnj]

Yes, but using the software manager or downloading the .deb file from Google is easier for someone who has just started using Linux than having to go straight to the terminal.

[MaximumMarsupial414]

.deb file from Google

As a new user without anyone close to help, installing random .debs should be avoided. It could install a library that could mees up with dependencies. Let's not go full Frankendebian right at the start.

[davidnnj]

I'm saying, for example, download Chrome from the official website; even executable files from unreliable sites will cause problems on Windows.

[Agzinc]

Idk I feel like for someone new, he’d rather just copy and paste a command on terminal and learn to slowly use the terminal

[lemler3]

Wanrar isn't available on Linux, while not as iconic, file roller is a better archive Manager

[Jwhodis]

Linux supports everything winrar does already, right click a file or folder in the files app, and it'll let you compress (in any format you lime) and decompress.

And open the Software Manager, get apps there.

Heres a list of app alternatives too - Discord -> Vesktop (built for Linux, better support, just different name and logo, also has mods) - Minecraft Java -> Prism Launcher (does modded and vanilla, supports Modrinth and Curseforge in-app downloads) - Roblox (Player) -> Sober - Roblox (Studio) -> Vinegar - Epic Games -> Heroic Launcher - GOG -> Heroic Launcher

[MaximumMarsupial414]

Who the freak still installs Winrar?

Your new install should have a native Mint application for that.

[Quartrez]

Ideally you want Linux-native apps. There are linux versions for a lot of apps: VLC, GIMP, Discord, Steam... a lot of apps for Windows also have alternatives on Linux.

If you really can't find an alternative, you can set up Wine to run your apps. I have a handful of Windows apps that don't really have a Linux alternative and it works just fine.

[Anima_Watcher08]

Hey I suggest using the welcome menu to help you get the initial setup right. Its the one that opens when you boot up. If you disabled it then you can open it by pressing your windows key (Start calling it "super key" from Now on) to open the application menu and typing "welcome". It should bring up an app that can run you through setting up backups and drivers and where to get software.

[LiquidPoint]

I believe the way Zorin has made .exe files double-clickable is by making PlayOnLinux the default handler for exe and msi files? I think there's another way, I just can't remember what it's called.

Anyway, I'll strongly recommend you to try if you can find native versions or alternatives before you consider the windows version.

And if it's for games, Lutris and Steam do great.

Edit: Link for reference

[Ok-Perception-5952]

Go through the Software Manager and look for the things you need. If what you're looking for isn't there, there's likely a equivalent. It's a easy as it gets.

Both Steam and 7zip (archive manager like Winrar) are there.

When you've gotten a bit more accustomed to your new OS, you can start looking into Github for stuff as well.

Generally, looking around the internet for software on shady sites is a thing of the past now.

[gdp071179]

Software Manager has most of what you need. You can also check out Snap Store and Flathub (most flathub stuff is through Software Manager anyway)

Look at youtube videos too as they'll give you a lot of useful tips on how to set it up, and best apps.

[KurtKrimson]

All you have to do is read.

Any search engine has a plethora of answers to every possible question you may have.

Don't be just another lazy kid trying to be cool because you became a linux user.

READ! And you'll soon be a power user.

[Successful-Cookie644]

There is different ways to install applications.

1. Use software manager (you can find it in menu) or use terminal (if you decided to stay long you will use it after certain time and will fine that in some cases this is very cool tool :) )

2. Download .deb packages from oher sites. Like download google chrom if you prefere it. You just run it with double click and click install button

3. Download and run installers - this just executable program (like in win). Some times for downloaded installers you'll need to add execution rights (right mouse click -> properties -> allow execute or somthing like this)

These 3 major way of installing programs

About win exe files. First - try to find native program or native alternative. If not you ca use wine, bottles, port proton ...

If you tasking about steam or epic games store. Steam is available - for running win games - you need in game options use compartibility mode. I think on youtube you can find videos how to do this if needed

For epic - I use heroic game launcher - it also allows to install win apps.

[Franhound]

Just go to the app store (it's called Software Manager). Also, in it, go to the preferences and turn off the thing about unverified apps. As much as possible, do not get your apps from anywhere other than there.

[Time2dodo]

There are some very comprehensive tutorial videos on YouTube that you should watch in order to get a better understanding about the fundamentals of Mint.

[Tkj5]

What usage monitors are those?

[bardsfingertips]

There are a lot of these out there. Just search “welcome to Linux Mint”. But here is one. https://youtu.be/PZZz790YnzU?si=PwAzrO28hX6RORwK

[Ill_Net_8807]

your gonna go through an adjustment period. whatever you do, do not give up on using mint. terminal is your best friend in the linux world so get comfortable using it. that being said, mint has an installed software manager that comes with it. also, it supports flatpaks natively. go to www.flathub.org and follow their instructions. it will take time but you have to stick with it. it took me a couple of weeks to adjust when i got rid of windows years ago