I normally put tarballs in /usr/src/packages, but it's up to you where they
go. You have to make the distinction between binary & source tarballs. With
a source tarball, leave it in /usr/src/linux, untgz using "tar xvfz
<tarball name>", cd to the directory created. Normally you then need to
type "./configure", followed by "make" and "install", but see the README in
the package.
Binary tarballs can normally be extracted as above and the binaries put in
/usr/local, where the path will find them.
On Thursday, June 29, 2000 7:12 PM, Neil Rowley
[SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] wrote:
> Hi,
>
> As a recent convert to Mandrake 7 I find myself in a tiz over those so
> called" tarball" and "gzipped" packages. Having recently downloaded
> Realplayer G2 and an upgraded version of the Netscape Browser it's
> pretty obvious that they are not RPM programs. On seeking help about
> this there is plenty of guidance out there on the use of commands such
> as "tar xzf" etc. but to where and how do you move the file package
> from the "home" directory" and what do I do the editing with ?
>
> Probably a simple matter really but for me a demo would be much
> appreciated !
>
> Neil
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