First, be aware that if you downloaded an ICQ for Linux in .tar.gz format it is
probably source code and needs to be compiled before it can be installed.
Installing software by compiling the sources and installing it is good in some
respects, however it can lead to a "messy" computer.
I would suggest you look for an .rpm of the ICQ app that you want to run.
RPMS are great because you can easily upgrade and uninstall them as you wish.
Good luck trying to completely uninstall something that you compiled/installed
from source code.
Take on compiling stuff when you become more familiar with the Linux
environment. In the meantime, download the RPM of the ICQ app and install it
that way.
-Necro
On Sun, 09 Apr 2000, J.Carson wrote:
> I downloaded icq for linux, it is in a tar.gzip format, how do I unzip it
> and install it, could someone please list the steps, i have no idea where to
> even begin. I am running mandrake 7 or if someone can name a site will it
> will tell me how to do it, in very easy steps, that would be helpful, much
> appreciated
>
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