Switched to Linux, need help

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thetonestarr said:

Some of the files I have to use are only available in .RPM format. I HAVE to figure out how to use them.

Anyhow, I couldn't find Envy NG, but in the process of looking for it, I learned about repositories and synaptic package management. And I've got most of the programs above installed now.

Told you guys I'm a noob.

Ubuntu is debian variant. RPM are for red hatted ppl. You can always get sources and make debian packets by yourself. That way you won't mess up you package manager and you can uninstall/install packages you have made very easily. Heres instructions how to do it:

http://www.linux.com/articles/60383