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nathan_newmai 07-25-2004 12:15 AM

how do I install from tgz, tar files?
 
I recently downloaded mplayer in the form of tgz.bz2 . But how I install this package? (I'm a newbie) Also, i'm interested in downloading Tux racer but I feel a bit doubtful. Whatever help will be greatly appreciated!!!

RoaCh Of DisCor 07-25-2004 12:28 AM

Extract it.

./configure
make
make install

:)

darthtux 07-25-2004 05:39 AM

To extract it

tar xjvf file_name


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