How do I install this gnutella update?

[Isakmo]

I just installed Gnutella as my p2p client, but every time I run it it tells me that there is a newer version I need to update to. I followed the link I was given and downloaded the 'update.' Unfortunately I don't know what the next step is.

...and just so you understand where I am coming from:

I just completely switched over to Ubuntu because Windows no longer runs on my laptop... long story ... so basically I know nothing about Ubuntu. That being said, if you do post an answer please be as detailed as you can. I am not computer illiterate, just Ubuntu illiterate

Thank you!

[SkonesMickLoud]

To update Gnutella (as well as everything else that needs updating), copy/paste this into a terminal:

sudo aptitude update && sudo aptitude safe-upgrade

Generally, you'll want to answer yes to what it asks you.

What's a terminal and where do you get it you ask? Simple. A terminal, aka a console, let's you enter text commands that work the same (or better) than commands issued in a GUI. You can get a terminal by going to Applications >> Accessories >> Terminal.

If you're more comfortable in a GUI setting, you can open up Synaptic and search for gnutella, (synaptic has it as gtk-gnutella) right click and select "Mark for Upgrade". If Synaptic doesn't show gnutella as installed, simply click on the box, then click apply.

[Isakmo]

Ok, I pasted that in the terminal and let it finish and then closed the terminal and tried again to start gtk-gnutella, but the same "Ancient Version Detected" message popped up.

Like I said before, when I run the program the message pops up and displays a link to http://gtk-gnutella.sourceforge.net/ I followed the link and downloaded the bz2 file like it instructed me to. I then extracted it to a new folder, but I don't know what to do with it now :-/

[SkonesMickLoud]

Did you try upgrading through Synaptic?

[Isakmo]

Yes, it says that version '0.96.4 stable' is the newest version available for download, but the program continues to display the update message.

Is there a command that will allow me to run a file that is in a folder on my computer from a terminal? I am asking because there is an 'install.sh' file in the folder that was downloaded as the 'update.'

[SkonesMickLoud]

I am asking because there is an 'install.sh' file in the folder that was downloaded as the 'update.'

In a terminal, navigate to the folder that holds the install.sh file and enter:

sh install.sh