[prajayshetty]

how to install a software in linux guys

[Amadeus]

What software application? What distribution of linux are you using?

[spullen]

for most distributions you just burn the iso, and then when you turn on your comp, then change the boot sequence to start with the cd/dvd drive that you have the disc in, and then run it and it should take you through the set-up.

[GWatt]

I think he's asking how to install programs under linux. In which case, I agree with Amadeus.

[prajayshetty]

GWatt, on 5 May, 2007 - 12:37 PM, said:

I think he's asking how to install programs under linux. In which case, I agree with Amadeus.

how to install an external software in red hat linux

prajayshetty, on 6 May, 2007 - 12:01 AM, said:

GWatt, on 5 May, 2007 - 12:37 PM, said:

I think he's asking how to install programs under linux. In which case, I agree with Amadeus.

how to install an external software in red hat linux

i mean those i download from net

[GWatt]

Still depends. Did you download the source, or did you download a package?
You can build from source which involves:

./configure
make
sudo make install

Or you can use the package manager, which is different fo each system.
What linux distro are you running.

[prajayshetty]

GWatt, on 6 May, 2007 - 05:59 AM, said:

Still depends. Did you download the source, or did you download a package?
You can build from source which involves:

./configure
make
sudo make install

Or you can use the package manager, which is different fo each system.
What linux distro are you running.

i downlaoded packages and sourcode but i dont know how to install them for fedoracore linux
i downlaoded cedega can u plz tell me how to install
and plz tell me where to write this command i dont know where is command shell

[GWatt]

If the package is a .rpm file
(1) Open up a terminal
(2) Type "cd DIRECTORY" where directory is the directory that holds the .rpm file
(3) Type "sudo rpm -i PACKAGE_NAME.rpm"

If the package is a tar.bz2 or tar.gz
(1) Extract all the archive (should be able to right click and say extract)
(2) Open a terminal
(3) Type "cd DIRECTORY"
(4) Type "./configure"
(5) Type "make"
(6) Type "sudo make install"

If the package is a .sh file
(1) Open a terminal
(2) cd to the parent directory
(3) Type "sudo DIRECTORY/PACKAGE_NAME.sh"

Whenever you type the "sudo" command, it will prompt you to enter your password. When you type, nothing will be printed, so don't be surprised when you're typing and nothing happens.

[prajayshetty]

GWatt, on 8 May, 2007 - 03:28 PM, said:

If the package is a .rpm file
(1) Open up a terminal
(2) Type "cd DIRECTORY" where directory is the directory that holds the .rpm file
(3) Type "sudo rpm -i PACKAGE_NAME.rpm"

If the package is a tar.bz2 or tar.gz
(1) Extract all the archive (should be able to right click and say extract)
(2) Open a terminal
(3) Type "cd DIRECTORY"
(4) Type "./configure"
(5) Type "make"
(6) Type "sudo make install"

If the package is a .sh file
(1) Open a terminal
(2) cd to the parent directory
(3) Type "sudo DIRECTORY/PACKAGE_NAME.sh"

Whenever you type the "sudo" command, it will prompt you to enter your password. When you type, nothing will be printed, so don't be surprised when you're typing and nothing happens.

thanks a lot guys u guys helped me a lot this forum is suerly of great use thanks a lot