I can't install zsnes on linux

linseed · Post by **linseed** » Sat Apr 25, 2009 7:41 pm

You have no idea how long I've been looking for to solve this problem. I'm using an Acer Aspire one with linux linpus lite and I have no idea how to use source code. I just know how to use windows. When I click on open, it says that I should choose an application to open it with. I have gone o further, and I can't find a solution anywhere on the internet.

I did some research and it looks like zsnes runs just fine on an acer aspire one. In fact, it says it's the best emulator for such a computer, but it doesn't say how to install it.

Any help?

I'll check back every day for answers, but you can also respond at linceed@gmail.com

<b> EDIT: I installed Fedora, it took me HOURS to do, but I did it, now I can try and play zsnes.... WAIT

Can you help me, please?

</b>

alyxx · Post by **alyxx** » Sat Apr 25, 2009 8:13 pm

Isn't there a way to use Synaptic or something to install it? And this isn't really a bug report, is it?

Post by **grinvader** » Sat Apr 25, 2009 10:39 pm

linseed wrote:I just know how to use windows.

It should be obvious then you want to either

1- use windows
2- learn how to use linux

It's like asking how do you skate on ice when you only know how to walk. Either you keep to walking or you learn how to skate.

Ph4n70m · Post by **Ph4n70m** » Sun Apr 26, 2009 1:46 am

grinvader wrote:
linseed wrote:I just know how to use windows.
It should be obvious then you want to either

1- use windows
2- learn how to use linux

It's like asking how do you skate on ice when you only know how to walk. Either you keep to walking or you learn how to skate.

Maybe you can help him learn how to 'skate'

Deathlike2 · Post by **Deathlike2** » Sun Apr 26, 2009 2:28 am

Ph4n70m wrote:
grinvader wrote:
linseed wrote:I just know how to use windows.
It should be obvious then you want to either

1- use windows
2- learn how to use linux

It's like asking how do you skate on ice when you only know how to walk. Either you keep to walking or you learn how to skate.
Maybe you can help him learn how to 'skate'

That's not going to be that helpful in general... if I've learned anything from the DOS/9x days, is that there is a lot of power in the command line and people who aren't willing to learn for themselves on what to do are setting themselves up for failure... in this case, Linux.

Post by **grinvader** » Sun Apr 26, 2009 8:27 am

Ph4n70m wrote:Maybe you can help him learn how to 'skate'

This is a board about ZSNES.
He can get much better help from a board made for learning linux.

You don't ask your local butcher to teach you how to skate, now do you ?

AamirM · Post by **AamirM** » Sun Apr 26, 2009 8:46 am

linux linpus lite

LOL Linpus (and linux :P )

My Acer Aspire came with that distro as well. It hardly has anything useful in it. So you are not going to have much luck with it.

You should install Windows(XP) and/or Ubuntu/Kubuntu/Xubuntu linux first.

Rashidi · Post by **Rashidi** » Sun Apr 26, 2009 1:25 pm

Deathlike2 wrote:... from the DOS/9x days, is that there is a lot of power ...

but, but power is good!
why wont they like it?

i have no qualm with command lines. The command itself shows power.

alyxx · Post by **alyxx** » Sun Apr 26, 2009 2:25 pm

Well, you still have to use command prompts for many things you can't do in the GUI, so in many ways it is more powerful.

Post by **odditude** » Sun Apr 26, 2009 4:20 pm

linpus appears to be a redhat derivative and therefore will likely have rpm as a package manager.

look for any references to "rpm" in the gui... barring that, you can drop to a console (command prompt) and try

Code: Select all

man rpm

for usage of the textmode version (if the manual shows up, then rpm is installed).

if you do have rpm, then i'm sure we'll be able to provide a little more help.

the biggest thing is using linux requires the willingness to research the little problems or complications that come up. if you don't have the patience or desire to do that, you're better off switching to windows.

Post by **badinsults** » Sun Apr 26, 2009 5:04 pm

The question is, if you are just starting with Linux, why are you using some obscure version that nobody has ever heard of? If you are a noob, you should be using one of the established distros, like Fedora, Suse or Ubuntu.

Post by **odditude** » Sun Apr 26, 2009 5:24 pm

badinsults wrote:The question is, if you are just starting with Linux, why are you using some obscure version that nobody has ever heard of? If you are a noob, you should be using one of the established distros, like Fedora, Suse or Ubuntu.

it was preloaded on his netbook - he didn't install it himself.

I.S.T. · Post by **I.S.T.** » Sun Apr 26, 2009 5:28 pm

There are models with Windows according to my google search, but it's possible linseed did not know that.

Post by **badinsults** » Sun Apr 26, 2009 6:23 pm

odditude wrote:
badinsults wrote:The question is, if you are just starting with Linux, why are you using some obscure version that nobody has ever heard of? If you are a noob, you should be using one of the established distros, like Fedora, Suse or Ubuntu.
it was preloaded on his netbook - he didn't install it himself.

I am aware of that. I still put the question out there.

Post by **odditude** » Sun Apr 26, 2009 7:59 pm

badinsults wrote:
odditude wrote:
badinsults wrote:The question is, if you are just starting with Linux, why are you using some obscure version that nobody has ever heard of? If you are a noob, you should be using one of the established distros, like Fedora, Suse or Ubuntu.
it was preloaded on his netbook - he didn't install it himself.
I am aware of that. I still put the question out there.

given the basic question he asked, i would expect he has no clue how to install a different distro, either.

adventure_of_link · Post by **adventure_of_link** » Sun Apr 26, 2009 8:46 pm

odditude wrote:
badinsults wrote:
odditude wrote:
badinsults wrote:The question is, if you are just starting with Linux, why are you using some obscure version that nobody has ever heard of? If you are a noob, you should be using one of the established distros, like Fedora, Suse or Ubuntu.
it was preloaded on his netbook - he didn't install it himself.
I am aware of that. I still put the question out there.
given the basic question he asked, i would expect he has no clue how to install a different distro, either.

or even how to (re?) install windows.

doktor_kris · Post by **doktor_kris** » Mon Apr 27, 2009 12:26 am

I'm not very knowledgeable about netbooks, however, I'd reckon Windows being somewhat of an unnecessary heavy weighter for such computers. Might be wrong though.

adventure_of_link · Post by **adventure_of_link** » Mon Apr 27, 2009 1:33 am

doktor_kris wrote:I'm not very knowledgeable about netbooks, however, I'd reckon Windows being somewhat of an unnecessary heavy weighter for such computers. Might be wrong though.

They can run Windows XP just fine

I believe SquareHead ran either Windows Vista or 7 on his, and it worked, however it was sluggish.

that being said, if you get a netbook, be prepared to either buy an external CD/DVD drive or at least a IDE to USB converter (assuming of course you have a spare CD/DVD drive, barring that you can always buy another one.)

linseed · Post by **linseed** » Tue Apr 28, 2009 11:56 pm

Where can I learn how to use linux?

I mean, are there any good websites in particular?

linseed · Post by **linseed** » Wed Apr 29, 2009 12:02 am

odditude wrote:linpus appears to be a redhat derivative and therefore will likely have rpm as a package manager.

look for any references to "rpm" in the gui... barring that, you can drop to a console (command prompt) and try
Code: Select all
man rpm
for usage of the textmode version (if the manual shows up, then rpm is installed).

if you do have rpm, then i'm sure we'll be able to provide a little more help.

the biggest thing is using linux requires the willingness to research the little problems or complications that come up. if you don't have the patience or desire to do that, you're better off switching to windows.

I typed "RPM" in the terminal and got this:

[-aKfgpWHqVcdilsaKfgpWHqVKiv?] [-a|--all] [-f|--file] [-g|--group]
[-p|--package] [-W|--ftswalk] [--pkgid] [--hdrid] [--fileid]
[--specfile] [--triggeredby] [--whatrequires] [--whatprovides]
[--nomanifest] [-c|--configfiles] [-d|--docfiles] [--dump] [-l|--list]
[--queryformat=QUERYFORMAT] [-s|--state] [--nomd5] [--nofiles]
[--nodeps] [--noscript] [--comfollow] [--logical] [--nochdir]
[--nostat] [--physical] [--seedot] [--xdev] [--whiteout]
[--addsign] [-K|--checksig] [--delsign] [--import] [--resign]
[--nodigest] [--nosignature] [--initdb] [--rebuilddb] [--aid]
[--allfiles] [--allmatches] [--badreloc] [-e|--erase <package>+]
[--excludedocs] [--excludepath=<path>] [--fileconflicts] [--force]
[-F|--freshen <packagefile>+] [-h|--hash] [--ignorearch] [--ignoreos]
[--ignoresize] [-i|--install] [--justdb] [--nodeps] [--nomd5]
[--nocontexts] [--noorder] [--nosuggest] [--noscripts]
[--notriggers] [--oldpackage] [--percent] [--prefix=<dir>]
[--relocate=<old>=<new>] [--repackage] [--replacefiles]
[--replacepkgs] [--test] [-U|--upgrade <packagefile>+]
[-D|--define 'MACRO EXPR'] [-E|--eval 'EXPR'] [--macros=<FILE:...>]
[--nodigest] [--nosignature] [--rcfile=<FILE:...>] [-r|--root ROOT]
[--querytags] [--showrc] [--quiet] [-v|--verbose] [--version]
[-?|--help] [--usage] [--scripts] [--setperms] [--setugids]
[--conflicts] [--obsoletes] [--provides] [--requires] [--info]
[--changelog] [--xml] [--triggers] [--last] [--dupes]
[--filesbypkg] [--fileclass] [--filecolor] [--filecontext]
[--fscontext] [--recontext] [--fileprovide] [--filerequire]
[--redhatprovides] [--redhatrequires] [--buildpolicy=<policy>]
[--with=<option>] [--without=<option>]

what is that?

gllt · Post by **gllt** » Wed Apr 29, 2009 12:41 am

Possible options for the rpm binary installed on your system.

e.g. rpm --package pack.rpm

considering your distro and you using rpm, I would introduce you to linux, but I suck at rpm terribly

anything with the deb package system is easier to learn on imo cause of apt-get, then after that venturing to tgz or portage and stuff

rpm is just such a pain in the butar

Post by **odditude** » Wed Apr 29, 2009 12:48 am

here looks like a good place to start with learning rpm.

linseed · Post by **linseed** » Wed Apr 29, 2009 2:03 am

Looks like the terminal uses BASH.

gllt · Post by **gllt** » Wed Apr 29, 2009 10:23 am

linseed wrote:Looks like the terminal uses BASH.

Your shell. BASH is most common, that or busybox's ash, ash, dash, and it seems zsh is popular

linseed · Post by **linseed** » Wed Apr 29, 2009 8:58 pm

I installed Fedora now so I can play zsnes (Earthbound).

I formatted my computers and took hours to do it, can you help me now?

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