Ubuntu installation doubt

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  1. rasfar_rf5

    rasfar_rf5 MDL Novice

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    #1 rasfar_rf5, Aug 28, 2011
    Hi there,
    I'm using Ubuntu 10.4, I need a help how to install application into it. especially these formats (tar.gz, rpm)..

    Can anyone please help me..?:rolleyes::confused::rolleyes:
     
  2. alien2xx

    alien2xx MDL Senior Member

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    #2 alien2xx, Aug 29, 2011
    quick sample:

    Ubuntu does not take rpm packages, you cant install them.

    If you have a file that is e.g. package.tar.gz you can do on terminal window:
    gunzip package.tar.gz
    then:
    tar -xvf package.tar
    there it will create a folder, take a look:
    ls
    package

    go to folder created by the package:
    cd package
    In there you will see a bunch of files, it varies depending on what the package is, it may be a readme file that will tell you how to install it, maybe you may need to compile it.


    If you have a .deb package you can double click on it and the package manager will help you to install automatically or you can install via terminal:
    $ sudo dpkg -i package.deb

    cheers!
     
  3. Paiva

    Paiva MDL Developer

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    #3 Paiva, Aug 29, 2011
  4. mitsa

    mitsa MDL Novice

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    #4 mitsa, Sep 1, 2011
    easiest way
    hxxp://no_short_urls_allowed/3wbjsg6
     
  5. JDMR

    JDMR MDL Novice

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    #5 JDMR, Sep 5, 2011
    test

    test tes test
     
  6. towering

    towering MDL Novice

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    #6 towering, Sep 13, 2011
    #2 is right~
     
  7. northd_tech

    northd_tech MDL Novice

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    #7 northd_tech, Sep 14, 2011
    You should read this article: Installing Software in Ubuntu: httpCOLON//wwwDOTpsychocats.net/ubuntu/installingsoftware