installation

[Martin Schulz]

On 03.11.2013 17:16, efto wrote:
> Hi there,
>
> I am new user and all this look greek to me. Since I lost everything 
> using Windows (not first, not last) I decide to use Linux. My problem 
> is this: when I download some software from INTERNET and click open or 
> save, in the download file I can see that the software is there. But 
> when I want it to be downloaded and installed into my computer, I 
> cklick on it and always shows to me a list of files. I do not see any 
> word like install, start, or similar that I need to click on to start 
> the installation. Is there a way that when I start the software from 
> the download file that automatically install into my computer?
>
> Thanks, efto
>

I could reply to this here, but I suggest you go to irc channel #ubuntu 
and ask such questions there
as starters get much better responsiveness there, this is mainly a 
mailinglist for facts around irc itself.
I don't want to push you back, and nothing wrong with just asking, but 
there are better places to get started.Also there is ubuntuforums and 
good howtos on the web for a welcome fresh user.
For now -quick 'n dirty- :sudo apt-get install synaptics && sudo 
synaptics     entered in a terminal will
give you a first simple gui to install soft . Google hint : Ubuntu 
perfect desktop. If you are new to
irc, I might be willing to help you to connect there, and don't feel 
'beaten to the forehad', but email in my eyes isn't the right place for 
supportquestions like yours; as said feel free to mail if problems with
irc' ing . sincerly mschulz45 at googlemail.com,  DasEi
p.s.: http://www.ubuntu.com/support/community/chat