Re: [UUG/MLUG] Installation

[Keith Kleiner <EMAIL:PROTECTED>]

First download the file using ftp.  Let me know if you need help with
that.

Once the file is downloaded, type the following command:
"tar -xvzf filename.tar.gz"

Of course, don't use the quotes, and replace the word 'filename' with the
true name of the file.  Here is what each flag means:
-x extract the file
-v verbose (tells program to output to screen what it i doing)
-z ungzip the file
-f stands for filename, meaning that the next argument will be the file
	you want to manipulate

Now, once you have untarred the file, you need to install it.  To install
the program, you must do one thing that many people tend to neglect: READ
THE INSTALL AND/OR README FILE.  These files will tell you specifically
what to do to get the program installed.  Usually, installations involves
running a ./configure script, and then running a series of "make" commands
to compile and install the program.

By the way, the tar command used above is one of the most used utilities
in all of UNIX.  It would therefore be very advisable for you to learn a
little bit more about it.  Type "man tar" at the command prompt to learn
more.  Also, you really should go get a beginner's UNIX book and read up
on some of the popular commands so that you can get a solid understanding
of how to use UNIX.  

Just post to the list if you need more help getting on your feet.

...Keith

 On Tue, 4 May 1999, Pong Vechvitvarakul
wrote:

> Can anyone provide me some instruction of how to install program that I
> download from the internet? Step by step is very appreciated.
> 
> The file extension is .tar.gz. I am pretty new to linux, so I am not sure
> if this file extension can be install...
> 
> Sincerely,
> Pong
>