Emulator not recognizing my controller

[Udaman100]

Hi I am new to this forum and have little to no computer experience. I am using Linux Mint (Ubuntu version) and the emulator isn't allowing me to select my controller in the controller plugins menu. Is this a bug or is it something that I'm doing wrong? I downloaded it from Synaptic Package Manager so it should be safe... Is anyone here an experienced Linux user and is willing to help me VIA teamviewer or something? I'm violently retarded when it comes to figuring out computer stuff...

[gtgamer468]

You want to make sure your controller is detected in the PAD plugin that you use. If it’s Lilypad, check the general tab and make sure the controller is detected.