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Hi, I would like to know that how can i install postfix.tar.gz in ubuntu/fedora.......... Please mention all the steps........ Thanks Regards Prince...
  1. 03-18-2010 #1
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    install postifx from .tar.gz file

    Hi,

    I would like to know that how can i install postfix.tar.gz in ubuntu/fedora..........
    Please mention all the steps........

    Thanks

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    Prince
  2. 03-18-2010 #2
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    Do you have a reason to do a installation from source (tar.gz contains the sources)

    The preferred and much easier way is to use the package managers of ubunto / fedora
    ubuntu: apt-get install postfix
    fedora: yum install postfix
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    Quote Originally Posted by Irithori View Post
    The preferred and much easier way is to use the package managers of ubunto / fedora
    ubuntu: apt-get install postfix
    fedora: yum install postfix
    I agree with Irithori's comment above.

    If you must install from source for some reason, check this HowTo (post #2) for the steps needed:

    http://www.linuxforums.org/forum/lin...are-linux.html

    ...also, be sure to check any README files included in the tarball for special instructions.
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    Postfix available in Universe repository and you should install it through Synaptic or apt-get.
    Which version of Ubuntu are you using?
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    For Ubuntu, do this:

    First, download some packages:
    Code:
    sudo apt-get install fakeroot
sudo apt-get install alien
    Then, cd to the dir that your package is in.

    Code:
    cd Downloads
    Code:
    alien -d name-of-archive.tar.gz
    The -d Command means DEB. This is converting the .tar package to a .deb package!
    Then, Just double-click the .deb file and install!

    NOTE: Sometimes, this failes... If it does'nt work, try to find another way.
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