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Old 08-23-2004, 08:12 AM   #1
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how do i firefox browser for linux


how do i install firefox browser for linux
 
Old 08-23-2004, 08:32 AM   #2
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did you read any of the documentation???

readme file
install file
FAQ
 
Old 08-23-2004, 08:35 AM   #3
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i did read the installtion step
 
Old 08-23-2004, 08:48 AM   #4
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which linux version are you using for SUSE they have an .rpm on ther site that makes it real easy.
 
Old 08-23-2004, 09:02 AM   #5
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i am using redhat linux 9.0

i am using redhat linux 9.0
 
Old 08-23-2004, 09:18 AM   #6
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i would search for a .rpm for red hat i would assume theres one for it as well
 
Old 08-23-2004, 09:38 AM   #7
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On many distributions it can be installed by just extracting the .tar.gz (for example)

firefox-0.9.1-i686-linux-gtk2+xft-installer.tar.gz

and then going into the directory and clicking on the installer - then follow through the wizard....

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