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installing tar.gz ubuntu 9.04

Discussion in 'Linux - General discussion' started by gorrik, Aug 4, 2009.

  1. gorrik

    gorrik Member

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    Hello, i am very new to Linux. I would like to install Mozilla Thunderbird, and its a tar.gz. I have looked online but i cant find a guild that i can understand. Can anyone tell me step by step how to install it, thank you.
     
  2. varnull

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    n00buntu.. *sigh* rtfm then do

    sudo apt-get install thunderbird

    or use that horror of a package manager.. didn't you read anything when you went to the n00buntu site to download the stuff.. like look at the FAQ and the wiki?

    one day you will learn.. http://www.psychocats.net/ubuntu/installingsoftware
     
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    varnull Guest

    my internet threw a wobbler.. why it double posted is a mystery
     
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  4. gorrik

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    it wasnt only thunderbird i just wanted to know how to install them, and thunderbird was already there. once the lightbulb came on in my head i remembered the add/remove programs had it in there lol. and i will admit i am a noob at this.
     
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    Hi All:

    Welcome to the wonderful world of open source.

    ALT+F2 type in gnome-terminal.

    cd ./Desktop (probably) or wherever your file is
    tar -zxvf ./name_of_tar.gz
    cd ./new_folder(name_of_tar_)
    ./configure
    make
    sudo checkinstall -D

    With ALL debby based systems (including *buntu) it's best to use checkinstall instead of make install. If you have to remove the package later it's easier (sudo apt-get purge filename).

    Good luck.

    Thanks!
     
  6. varnull

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    bunto doesn't have make tools.. hahahaha.. they need installing first XD
     
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    Hi All:

    True enough...

    Ubuntu does come with make tools installed. You will first need to do a

    "sudo apt-get -y install build-essential"

    I stand corrected.

    Thanks!
     

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