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Old 12-02-2006, 09:22 PM
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Assuming that tar file name is xyz.tar.gz
First, you need to untar file using tar command.
Code:
tar -zxvf xyz.tar.gz
Change directory (so that you can compile):
Code:
cd xyz
Run configure command:
Code:
./configure
Compile software
Code:
make
Install software
Code:
make install
In short you need 3 commands:
Code:
./configure
make
make install
You may also find README or README.txt or INSTALL file with each tar ball. Take print out of the same for detailed instructions.
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