how to install a program from the desktop linux

[jazzyjerome]

Actually I have two questions related to the same thing.

1. How do you install a program that was downloaded to the desktop? Everytime I down load a program it goes to the desktop and I haven't been able to figure out how to run it while it is on the desktop.

2. How do you change where the file is downloaded? By default they always end up on the desktop. I would like to know how to change it to my liking.

[devils casper]

1. How do you install a program that was downloaded to the desktop? Everytime I down load a program it goes to the desktop and I haven't been able to figure out how to run it while it is on the desktop.

for package installation, all depends on package's format type. check this tutorial 'Installing Softwares in Linux'

2. How do you change where the file is downloaded? By default they always end up on the desktop. I would like to know how to change it to my liking.

which package are you using for downloading?
for FireFox, Edit -- Preferences -- Main tab -- save file to... click on Browse button and select folder of your choice.






casper

[jazzyjerome]

I was referring to installing the program while it is on the deskop. I've been trying to figure out how to do that from the command line if it is possible.
If the program was down loaded to a directory I know I can cd into it and run whatever commands needed. If it is on the desktop how would that be done?


Thanks for the info on firefox.

[devils casper]

cd ~/Desktop
ls

casper

[jazzyjerome]

I thought I tried that maybe I did something wrong. I'll try it again. Thanks.

[Shauwntp]

Step 1. Move the file into the root folder (/root).
2. Open up the Konsole and type tar xzpvf the-file-name.here.tar.gz
3.After it does its stuff type cd the-file-name.here without the .tar.gz
4.Type make ; make install
5. After it does that it should be in the start menu, if it isn't the right-click and press run command, then type the programs name and press enter.

[jazzyjerome]

That's what I do.

I wanted to know how to get to the file while it is on the desktop. I'll try Casper's solution when I get home.