How do I install a 'Tar' or 'GZ' package in linux I am using KDE (ubuntu). I have read the blurb but no help!

Question

I must have a mental block or something derr!! I know you use 'terminal' but when I try to navigate to the place where 'I think' the package is I either get permission denied or 'no such file' or even worse - nothing happens at all - I've read the help files over and over but doesnt really help.

Answer 1

Sorry - are you just after the commaned to expand a tar file?

tar -xv (then depends on what you want where & file sizes etc.)

Have a look here:
http://www.computerhope.com/unix/utar.htm#02

Answer 2

Try this in the Terminal:

# tar -xzvf package-name.tar.gz
# cd package-name
# ./configure
# make
# make install

"I try to navigate to the place where 'I think' the package is...", TIP: Always save to the desktop, then move it later, you will never lose a download again.