how do i start certain applications?

**Disorienterad** · 06-12-2005

i was wondering how i start some of the apps in /usr/bin. for example gcc? nothing happens when i double-click on it..help would be greatly appreciated

**budman7** · 06-12-2005

Certain programs, gcc being one of them, start when you need them.
For instance if you are compiling a package. Your computer will look to see if gcc is on your sstem and can be used.

Other programs can be started by typing the command in a terminal or the run dialog box.
For instance, firefox.
You would type "firefox"

**Disorienterad** · 06-13-2005

oh, great. thx you very much. now i know

**Disorienterad** · 06-13-2005

i tried to install screem, but it told me that i needed GLIB 2.5.6 or higher. so i installed GLIB 2.5.7 using the

Code:

 ./configure

then the

Code:

make

and

Code:

make install

but it still tells me that i need GLIB 2.5.6 or higher to install screem...why is that?

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