.tar.gz extraction and installation

**compsplic3r** · July 6th, 2010

Ok so... just downloaded unbuntu today so excuse my noobness. I am trying to install John the ripper and i download the file and extract it but cant run it i know you have to type some fancy code into the terminal which i tried tar xzvf john-1.7.6.tar.gz and got
tar: john-1.7.6.tar.gz: Cannot open: No such file or directory
tar: Error is not recoverable: exiting now
tar: Child returned status 2
tar: Exiting with failure status due to previous errors
i also tried similar prefixes the website said to use to try and extract it and get the same message every time. also if someone would be so kind as to help me determine what exactly to put into /whereprogramis/program sorta thing... thanks

**k3lt01** · July 6th, 2010

Double click on the file and Archive Manager will open, click extract and it will extract to the folder it is currently in. Once extracted open it and look for a file called readme or install and follow the instructions.

EDIT: I didn't know the program was in the repos sorry. It is always best to stick to the repo versions when you are just learning.

**marshmallow1304** · July 6th, 2010

The program to which you refer is available in the Ubuntu repositories. To install, click here or install using Ubuntu Software Center or Synaptic Package Manager. The package's name is "john".

**sisco311** · July 6th, 2010

Hi and welcome to the forums and Ubuntu!

John the Ripper is in the repositories. You can install it via Software Center, Synaptic Package Manager (System -> Administration) or the terminal:

Code: