hi
i am trying to install ns2 (network simulator) s/w. I have downloaded the ns-allinone.tar.gz, it contains required components and some of optional components used in running ns2. The package contains an "install" script to automatically configure, compile and install these components. I already unziped the files but my problem is how to run the "install" script .

Thats what the unziped folder contain:
cweb install nam-1.10 otcl-1.8 sgb tclcl-1.15 xgraph-12.1
gt-itm INSTALL.WIN32 ns-2.27 README tcl8.4.5 tk8.4.5 zlib-1.1.4

Does anyone know how can i run this "install" script?
I have checked on the README and on the developer's site and the only thing they say is what i have told you above...Can anyone help me?

What have you tried so far? With that setup, I would think that simply moving into the directory and typing './install' would run the script, although, normally with tar.gz files, I simply run 'make' and then 'make install' to install a program.

well as stupid this would sound i was trying install, just like that without "./"
i think that might solve my prob...i'll give it a try and let u know...thanx and sorry for being so newbie..

Make sure you su - before running the script or you'll probably end up with a "couldn't create directory" error or something of the sort.
good luck.

thanx both of you for your advices they were really helpful
it is still installing now...since my box is really old..

i'll keep linux is sweet

I hope you have success, if not be sure to copy and paste errors for reference, even if you have to paste the errors in a text file for use later, at least we'll have something to troubleshoot from. With any luck, that step will not be needed, I'm just thinking ahead.
good luck.