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Joined: Jul 02, 2008
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Posted Dec 15, 2008 at 9:51:30 PM
Subject: Installing Files...
Ok I know im new and this is kind of confusing me.. I decided to go with the new Ubuntu 8.10 to learn linux.. I got it installed with windows in a dual boot.. but im confused on what im suppose to do with software that I have downloaded.. for example I have downloaded the cairo-1.2.6.tar.gz ok I know its like a zip file so I double clicked on it and wow I have the file.. but now what.. where do I put it to install it... it says to put it in root but It wont let me.. am I doing something wrong?
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PerlCoder
Joined Jun 30, 2008
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Posted: Dec 16, 2008 12:12:16 AM
Subject: Installing Files...
If you are new to Linux, it is best to get all your software through the graphical package manager: [url]https://help.ubuntu.com/community/SynapticHowto[/url]. If you've downloaded a .tar.gz file, that usually means you have the source code, which must be compiled, linked, and installed (along with any dependencies), for it to work. It is usually easier to use the package manager. Compiling is not too difficult, but you must be willing to use the command-line: [url]http://www.tuxfiles.org/linuxhelp/softinstall.html[/url].

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casperh
Joined Dec 15, 2008
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Posted: Dec 16, 2008 3:43:30 PM
Subject: Installing Files...
To install Cairo dock you have to add their repository to your Software Sources. You'll find that under Settings > Administration > Software Sources. Then go to the tab Third Party and add their repository. Then you can open a terminal and type sudo apt-get install cairo-dock or whatever it's called. https://help.ubuntu.com/community/CairoDock
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