I can unpack Firefox, but can't get it to install. This is my first time using Linux(Fedora core 2) and my first experience with installing new software on Linux. I had no trouble downloading, burning and installing the O.S. So far I really like the look and feel of the system. I am not a programmer, but am usually able to work my way through new software.

I downloaded Firefox and was able to unpack it, but cannot get it to install.
I unpacked it into a folder that I named Firefox, but when I open the folder
the file type says "unknown type" for most of the files in the folder. I tried to open firefox installer-bin, but nothing happens, not even an error. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Hope I've given you enough info.

Hi, and welcome to LQ!

I've never tried to install firefox in Gnome.

I'd suggest you start a console, su -, cd
to the directory and
./installer-bin
If that fails, try
. installer-bin


Cheers,
Tink

I think that you have opened the file that contains a binary executable. So go back into the folder named firefox and type ./firefox (or maybe ./firefox-bin). That should get it to run for you.