tar.gz files unable to install

[darthman8]

Hi All,
I have downloaded a tar. gz file using cd command, i have unpacked it and now have two files using the instructions installing softwear in GNU/Linux. i am then asked to ls and CD to the directory again, when i enter it it says no such file or directory.
Why does this happen!!is the directory the new file created or the Desktop where both the files are.
Either way i get the same result am i typing in something wrong
I am using Kubuntu 7.04 is there another way to install these tar files

Darthman8

[devils casper]

Which Package are you trying to install? If your machine has internet access then you should use Adept Package Manager to install packages.

I would suggest you to check linuxcommand.org and learn a few basic Linux commands.
Check this tutorial too : How to install Softwares in Linux.

[darthman8]

I was using the tutorial, but it does not seem to work, how do you install using the adept package manager.

[devils casper]

Does your machine has internet access?

[slimx3m]

if it has internet access all you have to do is search for it and install it. but not all programs are available in the adept manager.

[darthman8]

Thanks, i have internet access the package is a skin for aMSN

[devils casper]

Okk !
Open Terminal and Execute this

sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install synaptic

It will install Synaptic Package Manager. Synaptic is much better than Adept. Open Synaptic ( look for it in Menu ) and type amsn in search box. Check if any skin packages are available in list.