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Old 09-27-2006, 12:37 AM   #1
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How to install Firefox ?


I've tar-zxvf {filename}.

What is the next step ?

Thank you !
 
Old 09-27-2006, 12:40 AM   #2
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What kind of firefox is it? I notice the one on the main download page is a binary build. Just run it where it is, or copy it somewhere...
 
Old 09-27-2006, 12:54 AM   #3
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Yes, it is a binary build. However,I am a newbie, I don't know how to run it. Would you please tell me in detail ?

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Old 09-27-2006, 12:58 AM   #4
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After you untar it, all you need to do is cd to the directory that's created (i.e. "cd firefox") and run the executable with "./firefox".
 
Old 09-27-2006, 04:31 AM   #5
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Just to add, there are some plugins you'll want to install on the Mozilla site. If you click on the 'Linux' link below each one you'll get a pretty good instruction on setting each one up.

https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/plugins/
 
  


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