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Old 01-29-2006, 05:09 PM   #1
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Running a script called INSTALL

I have just downloaded adobe reader and am trying to install it. i am running ubuntu. i downloaded the tar.gz version and have followed the first part o the instructions and next it says 'in the newly created AdobeReader directory, run INSTALL script'
i have the directory i just dont know the command(s) to run the script
 
Old 01-29-2006, 05:24 PM   #2
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I would assume all you need to type is
sh INSTALL

or ./INSTALL

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Old 01-29-2006, 05:33 PM   #3
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cheers mate
 
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