Installing tar.bz2 and tar.gz files

[Sandman1983]

I've downloaded firefox 3.5 like tar.bz2 file. I read somewhere that this files are source and need to be compiled but i dont' know how to do that. Can somebody explain this to me because I really don't know much about Linux systems. Thanks:confused:

[atomizer]

here a link with the most common tar options:http://www.brunolinux.com/03-Installing_Software/Tar_Unpacking_Packages.html

[Shazaam]

It says 8.04 but it is still applicable...
https://help.ubuntu.com/8.04/add-applications/C/install-file.html

You will need to install build-essential first; get it by using the Ubuntu livecd or through the repos.

[gradinaruvasile]

I've downloaded firefox 3.5 like tar.bz2 file. I read somewhere that this files are source and need to be compiled but i dont' know how to do that. Can somebody explain this to me because I really don't know much about Linux systems. Thanks:confused:

Just go here:

http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/firefox.html?from=getfirefox

This is an already compiled Linux version.
Click on the download link, save it, unpack it wherever you want and launch the firefox executable from it (ideally make a link to it in the menu). And you will receive updates for it just like in Windows.