me noob , can't install software

[amcgeetb 0]

Hi, I downloaded a file, untared it, configued it, then when I go to "INSTALL" I am told "permission denied". I do not know what to do. Please help me?

 

Thank You

Willie

[dapperdan & danleff rock! 0]

Im pretty new to linux as well. but if you can open the file in graphic mode you can right click on it and change the permissions. I had the same problem once. also make install... maybe u need to run that command.

 

I dont know how to change permisions in the shell.

 

Yoper linux ROCKS!!

[danleff 0]

If you are configuring from source, then the steps are often;

 

./configure

 

make

 

then you need to go to root user by typing in su. then entering your password. At that point, you can do;

 

make install

 

However, it would help if you tell us what package that you are attempting to install, as directions do vary.

[iamroot 0]

Use the command

 

chmod a+x

 

to change the permissions.