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amcgeetb
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 2004-10-28 16:46:42
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
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dapperdan & danleff rock!
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2004-10-28 16:56:37
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!!
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danleff
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2004-10-28 19:34:42
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.
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iamroot
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2004-10-29 01:11:09
Use the command
chmod a+x
to change the permissions.
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