Thunderbird, install from .gz file. Won't run

lebabyg · 03-10-2006, 10:51 AM

Hello,
I'm trying to update thunderbird to v1.5, but am having serious issues.
I've downloaded and unpacked the .tar.gz file to /thunderbird as per these instructions:
# Open a shell (terminal) and decide where you want to install the new version. Remove the old Thunderbird directory if you want to install over an older version; this does not remove your profile data.
# Go to the directory you want to install Thunderbird, using the command: cd /path/to
# Extract the downloaded Thunderbird "tar.gz" file: tar -xzvf /path/to/thunderbird-<version>-i686-linux-gtk2+xft.tar.gz
# When finished, launch Thunderbird with the command: /path/to/thunderbird/thunderbird
# Thunderbird should pick up your profile information automatically and be ready to use.

However when i type thunderbird and hit enter i get

-bash thunderbird command not found.

Any ideas because its doing my head in. I use thunderbird on windows because i like the Imap features, so i would really like to be able to use it on linux.
Regards,
graham

dubya · 03-10-2006, 11:09 AM

What command are you running exactly and where are you running it from? If you're running simply "thunderbird" this won't work, even in the install directory. You'll need the path in front or, if you are in the install directory, you'll need ./ in front, like this:

Code:

$ ./thunderbird

lebabyg · 03-10-2006, 12:10 PM

Hey,

I ran ./thunderbird. Now i get the error message ./thunderbird-bin: error while loading shared libraries: libstdc++.so.5: cannot open shared object file: No such file or directory
. Any ideas??
Cheers
Graham

tomdkat · 03-10-2006, 12:13 PM

Looks like your system might be missing some C++ libraries.

Try this at a terminal:

$ /sbin/ldconfig -v | grep stdc

and post the output here. Also, you're running SuSe, right? If not, post which distro you're using.

Peace...

lebabyg · 03-10-2006, 12:21 PM

I'm running FC4 2.6.11-1.1369_FC4. I tried upgrading the kernel, but when i boot up i get a kernel panic message.
Anyway this is the output,

libstdc++.so.6 -> libstdc++.so.6.0.7
/sbin/ldconfig: Can't create temporary cache file /etc/ld.so.cache~: Permission denied

i've recently installed glibc though, could it be a problem with that. Cheers.

tomdkat · 03-10-2006, 12:33 PM

Ok, then you will need to have that older version of libstdc++ installed. Here is something you can try and I know I'll get beat up for it, but try this:

Locate the path to libstdc++.so.6
go to that directory
enter this command: ln -s libstdc++.so.6 libstdc++.so.5
ls -l (confirm a listing like libstdc++.so.5 -> libstdc++.so.6
su to root and run /sbin/ldconfig
Try to run Firefox again

What this will do is make libstdc++.so.5 appear to exist, when it's really pointing to libstdc++.so.6. That might be sufficient to appease Firefox.

Ideally, you should really get libstdc++.so.5 installed. Now, this is critical:

IF YOU DO THE LINK ABOVE AND LATER DECIDE TO INSTALL LIBSTDC++.SO.5, YOU WILL NEED TO DELETE LIBSTDC++.SO.5 FIRST SO YOU WON'T CLOBBER LIBSTDC++.SO.6

Again, I don't really advocate doing the above but it might work for now.

*** POST BACK HERE BEFORE YOU ATTEMPT THIS *** so you can ask questions and see how comfortable you are with this. I'm sure others will verify my command syntax, etc.

Peace...

dubya · 03-10-2006, 12:35 PM

I've had this problem before too. There is a library you can install from yum. There are two that I can't remember the name of, but you can find out what they are with the command:

Code:

$ yum list available | grep libstdc++

That should return two packages. Install both or one and then the other if the first one doesn't work (I'm assuming you're familiar with yum). Try launching it after that.

tomdkat · 03-10-2006, 12:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dubya

I've had this problem before too. There is a library you can install from yum. There are two that I can't remember the name of, but you can find out what they are with the command:

Code:

$ yum list available | grep libstdc++

That should return two packages. Install both or one and then the other if the first one doesn't work (I'm assuming you're familiar with yum). Try launching it after that.

Great! Try this FIRST and hopefully it will work.

Peace...

lebabyg · 03-10-2006, 05:32 PM

Hey,

Installed both of the glibc++ that yum offered, and then ran /path/to/./thunerbird. Works a treat, mean si can now install a better theme. I've just gotta work out how to make a shortcut to the desktop now. Can't be bothered running the console command everytime. If only they'd release an .rpm file!! lol.
Cheers guys.
Graham

tomdkat · 03-10-2006, 05:35 PM

Great! Glad to hear you're up and running!

Peace...

dubya · 03-10-2006, 06:51 PM

Yeah, I don't know why there hasn't been one, I think it has to do with integration into gnome. Anyway, FC5 is due out next Wednesday and from what I know, the latest versions should be included.

Anyway, not everyday you get two people more than willing to help you that their posts overlap! Enjoy!