How you install file with TAR.BZ2 extension?.. thanks
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The '-p' is unnecessary (even the '-v' is) and, while I thought they quit paying attention to it, having '-f' last is always a good idea. Looks like tar's taking the 'fjp' argument to mean a 'f'ile named 'jp'.
Usually there's a README as well as an INSTALL, but those are the things to read (less I<tab>) to get you started. If any of it doesn't make sense or you encounter problems, post back.
What you downloaded is the source code for Arson. What you have to do is compile the program inorder to run. In a terminal change directories to the Arson folder; cd "where/arson/is"
then type the following commands ./configure
make
su -c 'make install' <----- which will prompt the root password
I hope this helps. And just as digiot said, the readme and install documents usually lead you in the correct direction.
I think U done a small mistake.... make sure the file name correct... any single error or spelling mistake show such type of errors.... don't worry... retype the correct file name and path.... its easy....be patient and sure....
Hope this helps.....
with regds,
zameer ahmed syed... and give the rating...
I log into the Root directory and ran su -c 'make install"
application ran the install for Arson but I do not see an icon for Arson application on my desktop, program or anywhere on my machine. thanks
I log into the root and this is the message I'm getting... thanks
linux:/home/suse2166 # arson
bash: arson: command not found
linux:/home/suse2166 # cd arson
linux:/home/suse2166/arson # arson
bash: arson: command not found
Hmmm... I'll install it on my machine and see if there is any missing steps.... I'll get back to ya' before the nights end. Another note is you shouldn't have to log in as root to run the program, only to install it.
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