Re: Linux Newbie
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Date: 05/31/04
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Date: Mon, 31 May 2004 03:30:28 GMT
On Mon, 31 May 2004 02:30:49 +0000, Charlie wrote:
> This is my first time using Linux. Can someone tell me where I can find a
> manual or web page that explains how to download and install programs.
> Maybe a newbie news group.
>
> I am running Redhat v9.
Downloading is about the same as window$ (think of tar.gz as the same as
.zip) As far as installation, the instructions are almost always included
as a readme or install file in the extracted directory.
Launch a terminal in the directory and follow the instructions (almost
always ./configure <enter><wait for prompt> make <wait> then su <enter>
root password <enter> make install......thats pretty much it.
RPM packages are just like .exe files...if you have trouble beyond that,
Google is your friend.
-- On a still night, you can hear a window$ box reboot Registered Linux user #334533
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