In response to "Brent Russell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > I need to install xPDF on a shared server at ipower. I am completely new to > this, and do not understand the command lines. In elementary terms, can you > help me with step-by-step instructions? I've contacted ipower and Derek at > xPDF, and they were unable to help with installing xPDF on the shared > server. I understand that its frustrating explaining this to someone as who > knows nothing about freebsd, ports, etc. The instructions listed below have > only confused me more. I dont know where to issue commands, etc.
While I can't speak for everyone, my first question would be: can you please describe the problem a little better? What have you tried? What happened when you tried those things. I'm unclear as to exactly where you're having trouble. Also, it's poor form to cross-post (post to multiple lists at once) and questions@ and freebsd-questions@ are the same list. > > 6.4.3 Xpdf > > If you want a small FreeBSD PDF viewer, *Xpdf* is a light-weight and > efficient viewer. It requires very few resources and is very stable. It uses > the standard X fonts and does not require *Motif(r)* or any other X toolkit. > > To install the *Xpdf* package, issue this command: > > # pkg_add -r xpdf > > If the package is not available or you prefer to use the Ports Collection, > do: > > # cd /usr/ports/graphics/xpdf > # make install clean > > Once the installation is complete, you can launch *Xpdf* and use the right > mouse button to activate the menu. > _______________________________________________ > [email protected] mailing list > http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions > To unsubscribe, send any mail to "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" -- Bill Moran http://www.potentialtech.com _______________________________________________ [email protected] mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to "[EMAIL PROTECTED]"
