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hakopjs
May 3rd, 2008, 10:37 AM
Hi, I just downloaded a linux based java application and I dont know what to do with, or how to install it, I am new to linux and dont really know how to install programs after downloading it, please help me step by step, anyone. Thanks

atomkarinca
May 3rd, 2008, 10:38 AM
Can you tell what the application is or what is the filetype of the file you downloaded? (e.g. tar.gz, deb, bin etc.)

hakopjs
May 3rd, 2008, 10:41 AM
yes its a bin file

atomkarinca
May 3rd, 2008, 10:46 AM
yes its a bin file

Then the steps you should follow should most probably be like this:

1. Open up a terminal: Applications > Accessories > Terminal (Sorry I just realized you're using kubuntu. Hit alt+f2 and type konsole)
2. Browse to the directory where you saved the .bin file:


cd /home/your_username/directory_you_saved_the_file

3. Then you should make the file executable:


chmod +x filename.bin

4. Finally you should run the .bin file:


./filename.bin

hakopjs
May 3rd, 2008, 10:56 AM
do i use the same codes to extract any bin file?

atomkarinca
May 3rd, 2008, 10:59 AM
These are the steps to run .bin files. Although there should be a mini-guide how to install that file on the page you downloaded the file.

hakopjs
May 3rd, 2008, 11:04 AM
Do you agree to the above license terms? [yes or no]
yes
Unpacking...
Checksumming...
Extracting...
./jre-6u5-linux-i586-rpm.bin: 370: ./install.sfx.7721: not found


what does this mean

hakopjs
May 3rd, 2008, 11:08 AM
does this mean it was installed?

atomkarinca
May 3rd, 2008, 11:12 AM
If you're trying to install java then this should be a lot easier:


sudo apt-get install sun-jre6-jre

But if you want to install it with the .bin file then I guess you downloaded the wrong binary file. You should download "Linux self extracting binary file" and follow the same steps.

hakopjs
May 3rd, 2008, 11:17 AM
thank you sooo much, I appreciate your help

atomkarinca
May 3rd, 2008, 11:18 AM
No problem. Welcome to the community :)