need help with linux!!?

Question

I tried downloading instantbird messenger, but its a .tar.gz ...

I clicked open with ark.

It opened but I dont see anything aobut installing it! help?

Answer 1

The file you downloaded is a source archive. This contains the source code for the application, and installation instructions. To install it you need to compile the source code into an executable. To do this firstly ensure there is a compiler on your system. Open a terminal and type "cc" then click enter. If it says "command not found" you don't have a compiler, refer to your distributions documentation on how to install one.

If you do have a compiler then open a terminal and type in the following, replacing stuff in square brackets with the correct values for your system, and removing the brackets. After typing each line click enter on the keyboard and wait for the command to finish execution.

cd [place where archive is stored]
tar xvfz [name of archive.tar.gz]
cd [newly created folder]
./configure
make
make install

If there is an error at any point copy the terminal output into another question on Yahoo Answers, and ask what to do to fix your problem

Answer 2

Linux doesn't use executable binaries to install - it uses Debian packages and Universe installations. Simply open your terminal app and type sudo apt-get install , then press enter; you will be prompted for a password. I assume the software is listed as instantbird or some variant; alternatively, you could retrieve it through the Add/Remove software portal.

Answer 3

Linux is NOT the same as M$, Learn how to use things before doing things, it makes things a WHOLE lot easier.


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