How do i install downloaded programmes (linux / Slitaz newbe)

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How do i install downloaded programmes (linux / Slitaz newbe)

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Started 13 years ago by Eddie
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Eddie

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Hi to the SliTaz World
I am a newby when it comes to linux OS
I am currently running SliTaz, am quite impressed as it is small yet quick specaily on this old pc.
the problem i am finding is how do i install downloaded programmes i.e. mozilla thunderbird, open office ect
if anyone could help please (an idiots guide would be good as i am very new to linux)
cheers
Ed

Posted 13 years ago #
Merlin

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Well, you can use the package manager that is a menu choice under system tools, I think. Or from the command line in xterm you can type tazpkg install downloaded_package.tazpkg. Hope that is clear and helps.

Posted 13 years ago #
Merlin

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By the way, you can use the package manager or tazpkg at the command line to download and install packages in one step.

Posted 13 years ago #
Merlin

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Since this is a duplicate post, you should try to remove the other one if you can.

Posted 13 years ago #
Eddie

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Thanks Merlin i will give that another try
Cheers Ed
ps i will try to get rid of other post

Posted 13 years ago #
Trixar_za

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Depends on the version actually Merlin. SliTaz 3 still needs people to use tazpkg install from command line for downloaded packages, while Cooking (and SliTaz 4) you only have to double click the package to install it. Still, why not download it with tazpkg instead? It will download and install from the repository for you.

Posted 13 years ago #
pankso

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Hi,

You may be interested in this post: http://forum.slitaz.org/topic/slitazlinux-newbie-alsoneed-help-installing-prgs

The question is similar :-)

Posted 13 years ago #
Merlin

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Sorry, I wasn't aware that downloaded packages in slitaz cooking could be installed by double clicking the downloaded packages, in pcmanfm or any graphical window?

Posted 13 years ago #
Trixar_za

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It should run fine in pcmanfm or on the the desktop (since it's also controlled by pcmanfm). Mind you, the last time I used cooking was in February at which point I installed packages like that. Not sure if it's in the current cooking, but I doubt they'd remove that feature though ;)

Posted 13 years ago #
Eddie

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Hi Trixar_za, pankso, Merlin
Thanks for your input i will give these a try. odviously one touch downloading / install sounds good to me being a newbe to Linux/Slitaz.
I will let you know how i get on.
Many Thanks
Eddie

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