hi all,i am new to linux and using ubuntu os ,trying to install firefox-4.0b1.tar.bz2 but not getting any way to install this . plz help me to install such type of file.
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A:
Do this:
$ bzip2 -dc firefox-4.0b1.tar.bz2 | tar -xvf -
It will probably uncompress you a folder with an installer source code.
If it is an installer, proceed to run it and install firefox.
If it is source code, you will probably will be able to compile and install by doing:
$ ./configure
$ make
$ sudo make install
Otherwise, follow a readme file or instructions you find after uncompress the BZIP2 file.
Pablo Santa Cruz
2010-07-18 05:31:55
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A:
Do you have a good reason to install from the .tar.bz2 file? Try using your built-in package manager (probably Synaptic) to install Firefox. This will make it easier to keep track of what you have installed, among other benefits.
Larry Wang
2010-07-18 05:44:36