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I81b4u Joined: Jan 06, 2009 Posts: 11 Other Topics	Posted Jan 06, 2009 at 3:56:56 AM Subject: Foo Noob Hi, I hope someone can help me. I have installed ubuntu version 8.04 (Hardy Heron) on my computer. Works perfectly. On a magazines cover disc i downloaded a game for linux, foobillards 3.0a, the actual file name was foobillard_3.0a.orig.tar.gz. Which i have uncompressed to my desktop which seemed to go ok, when i open it, there are files inside , stuff like data,src,decomp and a heap more. The one that says install says "simply type": configure make make install if you want to enable the use of SDL instead of GLUT type: configure --enable-SDL make make install The only place i can find to type this stuff is in the terminal and when i do this it does nothing anyway, just an error message saying bash: configure: command not found Any help will be greatly appreciated, i'm trying to get away from MS altogether.
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Reed Joined Feb 07, 2008 Posts: 758 Other Topics	Posted: Jan 06, 2009 4:24:24 AM Subject: Foo Noob What you downloaded was the source code for the program. Foobilliard is in the ubuntu repos. From the command line type: sudo apt-get install foobilliard To compile from source, you need some other programs. Ubuntu has the basics in a package called 'build-essentials' To install, type: sudo apt-get install build-essentials
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proopnarine Joined Apr 03, 2008 Posts: 590 Location:San Francisco Other Topics	Posted: Jan 06, 2009 4:48:38 AM Subject: Foo Noob Also, when in the directory that contains the files for compiling, you have to specify where your command is located. If you simply type configure then that command has to be located in a directory that is in your PATH, such as /bin or /usr/bin. These are system-wide commands. So, in order to use your specific command, you should tell the system where the command is, sometime you have to type ./configure The ./ means "this directory". Take the red pill Climate Change Blog Food Weblog
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I81b4u Joined Jan 06, 2009 Posts: 11 Other Topics	Posted: Jan 06, 2009 4:59:51 AM Subject: Re: Re: Re: Foo Noob I don't know what you mean by compiling it and i tried to to look for build essentials. The package can't be found.It looks like i might not be able to get away from windows, this seems hard to do just for a game. I don't understand what you mean about the paths and stuff. I think i'll need step by step instructions, once i have done it once i should be ok, just don't know where to start. I have mucked around with it for another 3 hours all i get is c compiler can't create executables.Its really pissing me off.I have heard heaps of people say linux is dumb it is to hard to use and i didn't believe them until now.It is the stupidest thing i have ever used on a computer, and no one can tell me step by step instructions how to install a game. I guess nobody knows how.I've been into heaps of forums , everyone seems to have trouble with it, i don't think i've heard anyone say it's good.Now i have to spend $300 on windows.What a joke, i really thought someone could easily help me with this, it's only a game i wanted to install, i'm glad it wasn't something like office or whatever.You would have to go to MIT to install it.One more person to add to the list of tried it, couldn't work it.I guess this is why windows dominates linux. THANKYOU TO THE GUYS WHO DID ANSWER ME.I REALLY APPRECIATE THE HELP EVEN THOUGH I STILL CAN'T GET IT TO WORK. [Modified by: I81b4u on January 06, 2009 09:54 AM]
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Reed Joined Feb 07, 2008 Posts: 758 Other Topics	Posted: Jan 06, 2009 12:39:50 PM Subject: Re: Foo Noob Going back to my original post, to install foobilliards type: sudo apt-get install foobilliards in a terminal. Or use the graphical installer. Go to applications > Add/Remove Software At the top where it says "Show", select All Available Applications, and do a search for foobilliards. You don't need to compile your software from source, nor is it recommended. Here's a guide Ubuntu put together for Windows users switching over. It might help answer some questions about how things work in linux. It's really not that hard, but you are learning a whole new operating system, so you have to expect there will be a few snags here and there. https://help.ubuntu.com/community/SwitchingToUbuntu/FromWindows And also installing software: https://help.ubuntu.com/community/InstallingSoftware [Modified by: Reed on January 06, 2009 07:45 AM]
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I81b4u Joined Jan 06, 2009 Posts: 11 Other Topics	Posted: Jan 06, 2009 1:17:07 PM Subject: Foo Noob Yeah i have not given up yet, I am determined to make it work.I am trying to get it online with a modem, another forum user seggested update and download build essentials. I have just got no idea about it yet. I've just added a dial up modem and can't even get that to work.I'll just keep trying i suppose.Even other new users seem to have some idea about it.I have just got no idea.I have read books and stuff but just can't seem to pick it up.
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Reed Joined Feb 07, 2008 Posts: 758 Other Topics	Posted: Jan 06, 2009 1:32:56 PM Subject: Foo Noob I'm confused. Is your goal now to learn how to compile a program from the source code, or to install foobilliards? If it's the latter, forget about build-essentials and all that. Just download the program using Add/Remove Programs.
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I81b4u Joined Jan 06, 2009 Posts: 11 Other Topics	Posted: Jan 06, 2009 2:00:29 PM Subject: Foo Noob I just want to install Foobillards. The computer is not online so i can't download anything. As for learning how to compile a program from source code, Someone else from a different forum suggested it all, i have no idea about anything like that.I have a dial up modem, but can't even get that to work to get online to download anything.
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Reed Joined Feb 07, 2008 Posts: 758 Other Topics	Posted: Jan 06, 2009 2:32:35 PM Subject: Foo Noob Ah, well that is a problem. To get what you need to compile, you'd also need to get online. I've never used a dial up modem with linux, so I can't really help there. What computer are you using to access the internet with to post here? Can you download the package onto that computer, put it on a USB drive, and transfer it to your Ubuntu box? You can download the package here (this is binary, not source, which means it's kind of like an .exe file in Windows) http://packages.ubuntu.com/hardy/i386/foobillard/download Just pick a mirror. If you can transfer it onto your Ubuntu machine, you should be able to just double click on it to open a package manager and install it. You can look here for dialup help: https://help.ubuntu.com/community/DialupModemHowto
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I81b4u Joined Jan 06, 2009 Posts: 11 Other Topics	Posted: Jan 07, 2009 1:13:00 AM Subject: Foo Noob We done what you said Reed, and it worked perfectly,I used my Dad's computer and downloaded that file to a flash drive and copied it across to the desktop on ubuntu.Then right clicked and went install.No internet connection needed on the actual machine, no compiling, just straight forward stuff like it should be.I can't thank you enough, So again, I'll say Thankyou heaps
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pp1212 Joined Mar 15, 2009 Posts: 36 Other Topics	Posted: May 10, 2009 3:19:34 PM Subject: Foo Noob Thanks jpldg شات صوتي منوعات منتديات رفع صور تحميل صور توبيكات - منتدى فله <body> توبيكات انجليزية - توبيكات منوعة - توبيكات شعر - توبيكات إسلاميه - توبيكات مضحكة - توبيكات اغاني - توبيكات حب - توبيكات رياضيه - توبيكات رومانسيه - توبيكات حزينه
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benjamin Joined Apr 14, 2009 Posts: 1 Other Topics	Posted: May 11, 2009 11:07:57 PM Subject: Foo Noob Possibly a better document source for help in getting online under Ubuntu. -- https://help.ubuntu.com/community/DialupModemHowto/SetUpDialer#head-277fdde88a3b04feee00e14834388d58d7add4f9 Don't feel bad over being a newbie. I had to have a friend that works in the IT field point out you didn't need to plug the phone line into the computer when using a serial modem. :)) Took him all of five minutes after that with pppconfig and wvdial to set up the internet account for my Debian machine. Yes, I know I'm posting via a windoze box atm. It's handy.
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