Can anybody tell me how to install source code that i've downloaded from sourceforge or something like that?
Can anybody tell me how to install source code that i've downloaded from sourceforge or something like that?
If it is a tar.gz or something like that, you must extract it.
Now depending on the language there could be a Makefile or a setup.py.
You mush open your terminal and cd to the directory.
If there is a Makefile, you should be able to run make and that should compile it for you.
If it is a setup.py,
For more detailed information, there are tutorials online on how to install from source code.Code:run sudo python setup.py install
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Usually in the top level directory , there's a README file. What source code is it?
its a tar.gz
No, I meant what program? Tar.gz's can be extracted in archive manager (right click, open with...') to a convenient place, then I suggest you find the readme (if any).
Source codes are a prickly business, usually best to see if you can software centre or synaptic them first.
Source code needs to be compiled before it can be installed.
https://help.ubuntu.com/community/CompilingEasyHowTo
https://help.ubuntu.com/community/CompilingSoftware
And yes it would help to know the name of the program. Have you checked the repositories for it?
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