tar.gz file install

[Juvencio]

Is it Possible to install tar.gz files in ubuntu 64bit 10.4?

[davidmohammed]

yes - you need to gunzip the file and then untar the file. Then you would compile the software. The method to compile is generally running ./configure, followed by make and finally a sudo make install.

However - you should first search in software centre/google to see if there is a deb package for your software. Its easier to install.

what is the tar.gz file?