New linux user. Trying to install httrack-3.40.3.tar.gz

[Kitty_King]

I want to install this website copier for easy offline browsing but I am still unfamiliar with how to install things on linux. I have been following the instructions in a forum article here called "How to Install Software in GNU/Linux" by TechieMoe. I have managed to figure out how to unpack it and now am currently at the configure stage.

I am getting a preinstallation configure error message when I enter ./configure command into the terminal.
configure: error: C++ preprocessor "/lib/cpp" fails sanity check

What does this mean and what do I do now?

[L4Linux]

If you are connected to the Internet, you don't have to use the tar.gz file.
Open Applications->Accessories->Terminal and type:

sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get upgrade
sudo apt-get install httrack

The first 2 commands will update ALL your programs.

You can also use System->Administration->Synaptic and search for httrack.

[Kitty_King]

Ok, It should be installed now. There is no descktop icon for it though. It isn't listed under applications either. How do I open it? Where did it go?

[Kitty_King]

Nevermind. Problem fixed. Thank you so much for the help!