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software to install for ubuntu

Asked by ananth padmanabh

hi i hav installed ubuntu , how do i install drivers \?? is that necessary to install drivers ??
i need to install few .exe files which software will support .exe in ubuntu

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Gursimran singh (simar) said : 		#1

Dear ananth,

Ubuntu is a Linux distribution and Linux does not support Exe files that you use in windows. As far as drivers are concerned Ubuntu is designed to be user friendly installation. Further if any of your device(s) does not work consider finding a solution in System>Administration>Hardware Drivers. This contains proprietary drivers for your hadware eg Nvidia cards..

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actionparsnip (andrew-woodhead666) said : 		#2

Exe files are for windows. Ubuntu is not windows so the files you have are of no value to you. Most hardware will be picked up due to the huge bloat in a default install.
What hardware do you need drivers for exactly?

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Steve Sauls (steve.sauls) said : 		#3

You may install "wine" which will run "some" windows software.

As far as drivers go Ubuntu will recognize any hardware and supply you with a listing of appropriate drivers to install if any are needed. This would be listed under the "system" menu, then "administration", then "hardware drivers".

Hope this helps.

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