Install downloaded software, how ?

newtbfr · 08-11-2003, 12:32 AM

I am a newbie to linux so bear with me. I just downlaoded the 3 disk files of Red Hat Linux and it installed like a charm, my network/internet works great., My question is how do I install other software I download off the internet. I downloaded firebird web browser and unzipped it but can't figure out how to install it.
Could someone point me in the direction I need to go.
Thanks
Brent

JunLitsu · 08-11-2003, 01:11 AM

by unzipping it I assume you have the source, if that is the case change to that directory run ./configure and make then become root and run make install. Usually these programs come with a readme or something for specific installations. If there is an installer like it says firebird-installer or something then try running sh firebird-installer.

contrasutra · 08-11-2003, 01:13 AM

Well, firebird is a rare case. Its already buit, just run the "MozillaFirebird" executable from the untarred directory.

RPMS:

rpm -ivh program.rpm

source:

[untar source and change to untarred directory]
./configure
make
su
[enter password]
make install