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imnewtolinux · 06-14-2006, 09:59 PM

hi im new to linux i switch over to this becuase of my teacher and i heard it has less viruses

heres my problem iv just dowloaded linux but i have mess around with it in school but if or got a step

downloading the file:
SDL-1.2.6.tar.gz

turminal
cd Desktop
tar "xxxxx"

and i for got the rest of the step to installing it
can some one please help me.

gilead · 06-14-2006, 10:35 PM

Keep in mind that your homework is not urgent to us so please use a better subject. Have you tried these commands:

Code:

tar -zxvf SDL-1.2.6.tar.gz
cd SDL-1.2.6
./configure
make
sudo make install

You may have to modify this for your location...

pixellany · 06-14-2006, 11:45 PM

You need to give a lot more information--eg what distribution did you download.

Also, tell us more about the assignment you were given.