hello guys,

i know little about linux.
i installed PCLinux2007 along with winxpsp2 in my pc.

how can i add new programs from the package.
1.if its a bin file
2.if its a zip or rar file
3.if its an rpm file

please tell me where can i find the shortcuts after installing a programme.

PLEASE HELP ME
I WANT TO USE LINUX AS MY PRIMARY OS

Hi,

As many other distros, PCLinux has a huge repository of programs already tested and waiting to be installed. Look for the "synaptic package manager" in the menu and then just pick (or click/select) the program you want to install. It will be automatically downloaded and configured for you.

Now, if for some reason the software you want to install is not in the repository (which is unlikely), then:

1.- .bin files are usually executable. Open a terminal and run "sh <filename.bin>" and that should do it.
2.- .zip: Again in a terminal, tun "unzip <file.zip>" to uncompress. It usually creates a directory. Enter the that directory (cd <dirname>) and look for a README or INSTALL file and follow the instructions (you can use "less README" or "less INSTALL" to read the files).
3.- .rpm: Most likely the program is in the repositoty. If not, then run in a terminal "rpm -i <filename.rpm>".

Hope this helps!