can any one tell how to install software from .tar.bz2 installation files. i have downloaded vlc-0.9.2.tar.bz2 and pidgen-2.5.8.tar.bz2 file but got no clue on how to install these softwares.
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Re: Installing tar.bz2 files
Why?! Both 'packages' are available for selection and installation through the installed package manager.Using Kubuntu Linux since March 23, 2007
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Re: Installing tar.bz2 files
Standard links:
> Topic: Please Read Before Posting
> Topic: SEARCH BEFORE POSTING
> HOWTO find Kubuntu's manual / reference / guide / documentation / help
> Top 20 Kubuntu FAQs & Answers
- it has : #11.a. "How do I install xyz application?"
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> tar (file format)
Tar is an archive format. Inside could be:
Source code, preconpiled application (run ready application)..., whatever.Before you edit, BACKUP !
Why there are dead links ?
1. Thread: Please explain how to access old kubuntu forum posts
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