Installed RPM/tar file, cant find out how to run it
Ok, yea im a windows user trying to come over to the dark side. Anyways, I installed a RPM, and it installed correctly. Problem is, I have no clue how to make that specific program run.
Second. I unpacked a tar and configured/made it it worked, so it installed correctly. But same problem, how do I go about running the "program"? Where would these exe's or whatever linux uses be at? Thnx for any help. |
It depends on what you installed. Some rpms create shortcuts for you and some just hide themselves in the depths of the linux filesystem. What did you install exactly?
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Try opening an x terminal and type in the program name.
Say you installed gkrellm_1.2.13-1_i386.rpm Type the command gkrellm If it's in your PATH, it will execute. # For finding or locating files find locate which whereis Basic Linux directory structure Filesystems, directories and devices |
What im trying to install is the GNU gcc compiler
it installed, but i dont know how to access it to make it run.
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From your first post, you have already used it. :D When you commanded
./configure ; make ; make install and it worked. Now you can call up the program you just compiled like I said before. Just replace the .rpm with .tar.gz + compile and install, then run as stated before. Perhaps these will help explain: # Guides to software and installation Compiling Software Help File LNAG - How do I install a program I downloaded from the Internet? Rute Guide's software explanation # Find software here Freshmeat Sourceforge rpmfind |
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