Hi, I suggest logging in as root and open a terminal and type the command soffice. It worked for me. FG On Fri, 21 Jul 2000, Tim wrote: > Hi All, > > Still enjoying my Mandrake Linux install [v 7.0]... > > Tried to install the Star Office .... No Joy. > > I tried, logging in as "root" and clicking on the rpm file and let it > "do its thing" ... eventually opening a window that let me click > "install" .... > > Then I logged on w/ one of my user accounts and typed > "/opt/Office51/bin/setup" into the terminal emulation window (using KDE > .... that's the only way I've figured out how to "run" commands), and > THAT *seemed* to install something; but, even after reboot, no new > icons/no new programs (in applications, or anywhere). > > What do I try next? > > I've never installed anything w/ Linux before; so don't know what to > expect ..... It's like I'm one of Pavlov's dogs w/ a sudden hearing > problem!! > > TIA for any help, > > --tim > > --------------------------------- > There is always a way to do it better... Find it! -- Edison. > >
