How to install a Program with ubuntu....Nuwbie!!
I have just installed Ubuntu to my computer and love it. I am only a few hours into my Linux conversion. I am trying to install a program and have NO idea how to do it. I have spent several hours online trying to find answers. I have found some but they are over my head for right now. The program I am trying to install in MythTV. If you guys could help teach a newbie some Linux tricks, I would really apreciate it.
Thanks, -Brett |
first of all, are you trying to install binaries or from source?
if binaries: I don't know Ubuntu (except that it's debian-based); you might try (as root) 'apt-get install <package-name>', but I don't promise anything. if source: cd <where-the-source-is> ./configure make <optionally test-run the program> make install also note that there are forums for distro-specific questions, you might wanna have a look at them. Jonas |
first open synaptic then in tools -> repositories check all of the repositories then click ok then Reload
synaptic is a package manager which connect to alot of repositories (packages sites) and download the software then install it for u http://ubuntuguide.org/ |
What heema said. Start off with an updated Synaptic first. That's always the easiest way. I promise you, you will get better at installation. I've done a few in the past three weeks and it gets easier. The apt-get way, the compiling... it gets easier.
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