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I downloaded Firefox2 and found it to be in a Tar.gz file, Now reading the forums and following the instructions


I find it end up in a mess. There has to be a better way.


 


Please does anybody know how to install Firefox2 using a Tar.gz file. once I've learned it I never forget it.


 


Cheers


 


Mr Nobby



Hi,

 

Fedora Core recommends:

 

[/url][url=http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Firefox2]http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Firefox2


Quote:Hi, 

Fedora Core recommends:

 

[/url][url=http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Firefox2]http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Firefox2
 

Thanks xDamox, for the info, basically I want to know how to use the Tar.gz.- bz files, as I am using SLED10 and am still a Newbie.

 

Mr Nobby


I wrote a little tutorial on this at [/url][url=http://fosswire.com/2006/11/25/getting-fir...rself-on-linux/]http://fosswire.com/2006/11/25/getting-fir...rself-on-linux/

 

Quote:Head over to getfirefox.com and grab the latest Linux version for your language. It should be already selected on the download button, but if not, head to this page and choose the right version for you. 

Once you

Quote:I wrote a little tutorial on this at [/url][url=http://fosswire.com/2006/11/25/getting-fir...rself-on-linux/]http://fosswire.com/2006/11/25/getting-fir...rself-on-linux/
 

Mr Nobby

Very Many thank hybrid for the info, worked 100% first time, cor thats a lot quicker than using the console.

I did like the walk through Video again it rams it home evan more, listening and watching. etc.

 

cheers for now

 

Mr Nobby


Quote:Mr NobbyVery Many thank hybrid for the info, worked 100% first time, cor thats a lot quicker than using the console.

I did like the walk through Video again it rams it home evan more, listening and watching. etc.

 

cheers for now

 

Mr Nobby
 

Thanks! :)