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Jasper7g
June 16th, 2009, 02:22 AM
I want to install a new program but haven't been able to find it by "search" in the Synaptic Package Manager, so I downloaded a Linux version from the site via windows. It is called Express Scribe (scribe.tar.gz). It is now on my desktop. How do I install it?
kballero
June 16th, 2009, 02:28 AM
most likely:
# tar -xvzf scribe.tar.gz

# ./scribe

voila!
SunnyRabbiera
June 16th, 2009, 02:31 AM
looks quite simple here, you unzip the file and click the install script inside.
No compiling needed it seems, thats cool.


most likely:
# tar -xvzf scribe.tar.gz

check if there is a README or INSTALL file
You will most likely need to compile.
# ./configure

# make && sudo make install

voila!

Doesnt look to be the case, but the terminal might be needed as this seems to want administation access.
Still installation of this one looks simple
kballero
June 16th, 2009, 02:34 AM
awesome!
Jasper7g
June 16th, 2009, 02:36 AM
Thanks. It's easy when you know how! :-) I don't know anyone near me who uses Linux, so no one to show me the basics.
SunnyRabbiera
June 16th, 2009, 02:37 AM
awesome!

Indeed, for this app I would suggest the original poster install nautilus open terminal and gksu nautilus with synaptic.
Log out and then the ability to use administration access should be a little more easier.


Thanks. It's easy when you know how! :-) I don't know anyone near me who uses Linux, so no one to show me the basics.

Well that is why we are here