How to install lLinux files downlaoded of the net(NEWBIE)

irishgeo

could you explain how to install files downladed off the net. Also point me in the right direction for sites to learn how to use linux

logic1

Really depends on what distro you're using.

Alot of them use RPMs which is Redhats Package Manager to install packages.

It's very simple to use you just rpm -i package.i386.rpm will install a program or package.

To learn linux there's a massive amount of sites out there.

www.linux.ie is a good jump off point.
www.linux.com
www.redhat.com

The man pages are also an excellant resource on specific topics.


Get back and tell us what distribution you're using and we can help a bit more

.logic.

irishgeo

well have 2 versions one is red hat linux 7.1. i cant install that until i get a hard drive to put it on. the second one is suse linux i have tried that out.its a monster to get to know. its so different to windows. but i want to a It guy so i need to get to know windows.

Cake Fiend

Try Mandrake, very easy to install and use, then move on to a less hold-your-hand distro once you get to know how linux works.