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Pawcu Joined: Oct 02, 2008 Posts: 1 Other Topics	Posted Oct 03, 2008 at 7:47:02 AM *Subject: Does Ubuntu read executable files(.exe)? I want to install** Hi I have installed ubuntu and i want to install my Invidia Gforce 5200 vga card and i dont think it is letting me...does linux read executable files(*.exe)? Thanks before hand.
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rokytnji Joined Jul 26, 2008 Posts: 434 Location:Pecos, Texas Other Topics	Posted: Oct 04, 2008 12:47:50 AM *Subject: Does Ubuntu read executable files(.exe)? I want to install** Don't use the Windows Driver. Linux has the driver for your card. How to do it is here. http://technoemperor.blogspot.com/2008/05/installing-nvidia-graphic-drivers-in.html Light travels faster than the speed of sound. Thats why certain people appear bright till they open their mouths. "Where is the 'any' key?" – Homer Simpson, in response to the message, "Press any key" Registered Linux User # 475019
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Toro Joined Oct 15, 2008 Posts: 4 Other Topics	Posted: Oct 15, 2008 2:34:08 PM *Subject: Does Ubuntu read executable files(.exe)? I want to install** yeah, i`d say the same, linux is not like windows, to install something try first the install.txt that bring inside of the driver package.. that file downloaded... For nvidia, you have to take a different way to set it up... or install it... But remember linux is not windows, is better ;)... too much better...
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