Quote Originally Posted by adamherb
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.