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Old 05-21-2008   #1 (permalink)
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help a nubie

just switched to mandriva and am trying to learn how to install proggies.downloaded flashget and looked and cannot find any instructions for installing.went to terminal services and cd to dir and tried to use./configure and did not get anywhere.can anybody lend the nub a hand!!

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Hi and Welcome !

If your machine has internet access then there is not need to install pacakges from source.
Execute this
Code:
urpmi <package_name>
to install packages.
Or use easy urpmi.

Check here for detailed instructions on package installation.
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