i faced ur same situation when i started using linux.. i had a dialup modem which only worked in windows.. i used to download .deb packages using my dialup modem from windows which i kept as a dual boot.. then it would show some dependency.. again i will download that n again one more dependency pops up.. same situation as urs.. i now has a broadband connection n an external modem which works in linux..
Now for ur solution.. as u r a new user, i suggest that u don't go for compiling n installing of packages.. its too hard. stick to .debs.. the link i gave u gives 2 methods to install software's on ubuntu without internet connection.. i think keryx method will be most ideal for u.. keryx can run on linux n windows OS.. when u run keryx on ur ubuntu system it makes a list of what all packages u have on ur computer.. now u can copy keryx on a usb n take it to the cafe n run it there.. u can use it to download softwares to install on ubuntu.. since it knows what all packages u have on ur computer, it will download all the dependencies as well.. try to buy an external modem if u can.. all external modems work with linux.. -- "Freedom is the only law". "Freedom Unplugged" http://www.ilug-tvm.org You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "ilug-tvm" group. To control your subscription visit http://groups.google.co.in/group/ilug-tvm/subscribe To post to this group, send email to ilug-tvm@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to ilug-tvm-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For details visit the google group page: http://groups.google.com/group/ilug-tvm?hl=en
