Re: newbie question about installing software

[Phil Savoie <psavoie1783 rogers com>]

Hello James,

Found some articles that may interest and be of some help for you:

http://linux-mag.master.com/texis/master/redir/?u=http%3A//www.linux-mag.com/2000-08/newbies_01.html

http://linux-mag.master.com/texis/master/redir/?u=http%3A//www.linux-mag.com/2000-09/newbies_01.html

http://linux-mag.master.com/texis/master/redir/?u=http%3A//www.linux-mag.com/2000-10/newbies_01.html

Regards,

Phil

On Thursday 24 April 2003 15:05, James Ferris wrote:
> Hi list...
> OKay, I'm a windows guy. I'm used to 'run the setup program'.
>
> Where might I look to learn 'some' of the ways and means of
> installing software for linux?
> I've been hearing about rpm's and tar-files,
> and have read the how-to's I could find. (not a lot of basics)
> (only 1,670,000 hits on google - ack)
> Unfortunately, I have not found a "how-to for dummies". LOL
>
> I think I need something that describes what each install-type is,
> why you'd use one before the other,
> and then how to 'usually' go about doing each type of install.
>
> Please help with simple, favorite suggestions!
>
> Thanks for any help.
> James
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