Using installers…

[slipd]

Hey guys,

I’m a relatively new technical user of Linux, in the past I have just used it, but now I want to start playing

First up, how do I use installers? I want to install some “.tar.gz” but how to I find out their exact location for the terminal command, and what is the command I need to use etc.

Van anyone point me in the right direction or direct me to some good online recourses – it would be very appreciated

Cheers,

SW.

Edit: I’m specifically referring to Ubuntu and SUSE.

 

[SiriusB]

In Ubuntu a LOT of programs are available via the Ubuntu repositories.

Easiest way in Ubuntu is to go to Applications > Add/Remove and you can search for what you want.

Alternatively, if you know the name of the package or program you want, you can open a Terminal and type:

sudo apt-get install package-name

This will find, download and install the package automatically. Some things arent in the repositories and you have to install/compile yourself. Pretty much every piece of software I have come across has had a README or INSTALL file that explains the steps required to install your software.

It is easier than you think

 

[whitecrook]

if the package ain't in the installers or you must get inside the tarball use this command

tar zxfv filename.tgz and that'll unzip it to the current dir.