how to install programs on ubuntu 12.04

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hi I'm a youtuber and I need to install my ArcSoft Showbiz capture software but when I put the disc in it comes up with raw files and wont run the set-up menu, also when I try to download things from the internet it wont let me open them it comes up with raw files and wont start the program.

Video processing in wine with Windows software is probably a bad idea. Look at the other questions on site that refer to native video editing software for better results. It's not an answer, but a recommendation, so it's a comment not an answer. — RobotHumans, Jul 25 '13 at 10:44
I used wine. thanks for the help. I would not be able to youtube without your help. — macauley, Jul 25 '13 at 11:24

score 1 · Accepted Answer · answered Jul 25 '13 at 10:47

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It seems that you are trying to run a windows application in Ubuntu for that you have to first install wine and then try running the setup file directly from your media.

answered Jul 25 '13 at 10:47

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This is valid. A quick google search turned up it's Windows only software. I still don't think video production in Wine is a good idea. – RobotHumans Jul 25 '13 at 10:49
where do i install wine from ?? – macauley Jul 25 '13 at 10:50
http://askubuntu.com/questions/15518/how-do-i-install-wine – RobotHumans Jul 25 '13 at 10:51
you can install wine right from software center. – user177282 Jul 25 '13 at 11:13
I used wine. thanks for the help. I would not be able to youtube without your help. – macauley Jul 25 '13 at 11:24

Gediminas Jeremiah Gudelis · Answer 2 · 2013-07-25T11:54:38.637

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You can install Wine, and then install your software true it.
But I don't think video editing on Ubuntu via Wine is a good idea...

There are a bunch of native programs for Ubuntu that surely will work better that "ArcSoft Showbiz" via Wine.

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answered Jul 25 '13 at 11:05

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I used wine. thanks for the help. I would not be able to youtube without your help. – macauley Jul 25 '13 at 11:23
@macauley If your problem is answered, close the topic by selecting any answer as accepted (Below the UpVote / DownVote buttons). – Gediminas Jeremiah Gudelis Jul 25 '13 at 12:08
what would these programs be ?? – macauley Jul 25 '13 at 13:20
its capturing through my vcap – macauley Jul 25 '13 at 13:21
The Lighworks is the best (IMO), but it is still BETA as for now. I myself am using OpenShot pretty frequently. – Gediminas Jeremiah Gudelis Jul 25 '13 at 13:50
cant find lighworks got openshot but i need to be able to record via usb capture card – macauley Jul 25 '13 at 14:11
To record from your web-cam try guvcview. – Gediminas Jeremiah Gudelis Aug 08 '13 at 20:15

how to install programs on ubuntu 12.04

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