Install programs

[adamherb]

How do you install programs to linux. I just get a bunch of files that do nothing when I download?

[firebyrd10]

How do you install programs to linux. I just get a bunch of files that do nothing when I download?

Depends, are you downloading the source code or a binary. (runable)

The best way is really apt-get. All you do is type apt-get install [name of program]

If your running the live cd then Probono has created something called klik to install programs.

http://klik.berlios.de/


Compiling source codes can be a little intimidating.

Right now, unless a program can't be got anywhere else you'll want to stay away from this. At least intill you feel more comfortable with linux.

[j.drake]

Just want to add that Klik also works for a poor man's install, or even an HD install (I am told) - it installs the programs to your home directory, whether you set a persistent home, or have a defined home as part of an HD install.

jd

[firebyrd10]

Just want to add that Klik also works for a poor man's install, or even an HD install (I am told) - it installs the programs to your home directory, whether you set a persistent home, or have a defined home as part of an HD install.

jd

Yea it works for HD install.

I've never used it for that though.

[Garibaldi]

apt-get install [name of program]

To use that script do you have to search for the app on apt-get.org? I tried their search but it was a little confusing. I was able to do this:
su
apt-get update
also going along with apt-get in console, the response for it is in Japanese or Chinese, even though my language and regional settings are in United States English.

[CrashedAgain]

How do you install programs to linux. I just get a bunch of files that do nothing when I download?

easiest way for a raw beginner proably is to first 'apt-get update' then just use kpackage.

[el_santo]

I have tried to text below, it seem to work but it doesn't to me. my objetive it is to install RealAudio. I have download the file several times. what happends is:

root@Perra:~# apt-get install RealAudio10GOLD.bin
Leyendo lista de paquetes...Hecho
Creando arbol de dependencias...Hecho
E: no se pudo encontrar el paquete RealAudio10GOLD.bin (in englsih is: E:The package RealAudio10GOLD coudln't be found)

well, so like this I have tried to install other things...nothing works... I have checked manual and instrucciton but nothin, no one help really a begginer.
do you have some sugestion?

How do you install programs to linux. I just get a bunch of files that do nothing when I download?

Depends, are you downloading the source code or a binary. (runable)

The best way is really apt-get. All you do is type apt-get install [name of program]

If your running the live cd then Probono has created something called klik to install programs.

http://klik.berlios.de/


Compiling source codes can be a little intimidating.

Right now, unless a program can't be got anywhere else you'll want to stay away from this. At least intill you feel more comfortable with linux.

[Nomersu]

Hi,

I am also a Knoppix newbie so if there is something wrong in my text below, I would like the gurus to correct me

Knoppix is based on Debian. You can find all the information you need to start from http://www.debian.org. I recommend that. For your problem I suggest you to see APT HOWTO in http://www.debian.org/doc/manuals/ap.../index.en.html.

What you need to do is:
1. Run 'apt-config' to select the site(s) where you want to connect. Closest one is generally the best one. These sites holds the installation packages for Debian that you can download and install with apt-get.
2. Run 'apt-get update' (I do not remember if it runs automaticly after apt-config).
3. Find name of the needed program 'apt-cache search realaudio'. You will get a list of packages containing that text. Lets say there is a package named 'realaudio'.
4. Run 'apt-get install realaudio'
5. Most probably you need to say 'y' one ore more times. After the process ends you should have a new application in your menus.

I like how apt-get works. It basicly takes care of everything on finding, downloading, installing and removing programs.

I hope this helps you. And I wish I did not make any errors in my explanation.

[firebyrd10]

I have tried to text below, it seem to work but it doesn't to me. my objetive it is to install RealAudio. I have download the file several times. what happends is:

root@Perra:~# apt-get install RealAudio10GOLD.bin
Leyendo lista de paquetes...Hecho
Creando arbol de dependencias...Hecho
E: no se pudo encontrar el paquete RealAudio10GOLD.bin (in englsih is: E:The package RealAudio10GOLD coudln't be found)

well, so like this I have tried to install other things...nothing works... I have checked manual and instrucciton but nothin, no one help really a begginer.
do you have some sugestion?

How do you install programs to linux. I just get a bunch of files that do nothing when I download?

Depends, are you downloading the source code or a binary. (runable)

The best way is really apt-get. All you do is type apt-get install [name of program]

If your running the live cd then Probono has created something called klik to install programs.

http://klik.berlios.de/


Compiling source codes can be a little intimidating.

Right now, unless a program can't be got anywhere else you'll want to stay away from this. At least intill you feel more comfortable with linux.

Oh, its a bin file?

try right clicking in the folder where its at and going to actions, select open consol(sp) here.
Then type
./RealAudio10GOLD.bin

[emmbec]

OK, I did apt-get install proftpd and it appeard to be installed, now where do I run it??? where is the ICON??? You say that when you do apt-get install PACKAGE it will be in our apps menu, IN WHAT PART??? I have been downloading other software using apt-get, but I can't seem to find the ICON to run it. I am really new to Linux, hope you can help me.