Unfortunately some Linux distributions do not follow the standard model for placing files in the system directories. I believe that Slackware is one of those.
You are ALWAYS better off if you search the package repository for your distribution for applications that you want to install. Then use the package manager that came with your distribution to install those packages. I am guessing that you downloaded the software kit for Abiword from the Abiword home page or something similar.
The good news, if I recall correctly, is that the package repository for Slackware is pretty big. Also, if you search the WWW you will find other places that specialize in making packages for Slackware from the original application kit.
Last edited by stress_junkie; 08-07-2007 at 09:06 AM.
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