[PLUG] Cant connect to Mysql in Ubuntu 7.10

[abhi]

hello ,
I am new to linux and dont even know how to use a mailing list. So forgive
me for any mistakes.
I have installed ubuntu 7.10 gutsy gibbon and having some problems.
->I cant see the programming menu.
-> i cant play music files from windows(says codecs required). I
have downloaded codecs on a pen drive but dont know how to install them.
->Cannot connect to mysql (or dont know where it is like Oracle)
->cant see c/c++ , java IDEs
and counting....
(I dont have an internet connection...)

Appreciate your help.....

-- 
ABHI ; )
PEACE!!!