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Old 03-19-2004, 12:04 AM   #1
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It has been 5 years since I used linux. I installed mandrake 10.0. I downloaded mozilla firefox to /installs/firefox. All the files are in the folder but the application does not run. Does anyone have an insite into this?
 
Old 03-19-2004, 03:46 AM   #2
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that is what i read in FAQs that you may get into trouble haveing both firefox and mozilla install
 
Old 03-19-2004, 04:52 AM   #3
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Run ./firefox in a terminal from the firefox directory and post the output.
 
Old 03-19-2004, 11:17 PM   #4
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Welcome to LQ,

Your posts will be viewed by many more people that can possibly help if you choose a descriptive thread subject .

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