[K12OSN] software installation

[Luis Montes]

There are several ways to install software in Linux.

Here's a few things to rember:

1. There is no registry, you can just put the files where they go make 
sure permissions are set so that the right users can use the program.

2. Since you're using k121ltsp, you'll probably want to make this easy 
using Redhat's Package Manager (rpm).  This puts the files where they go 
with the correct permissions and allows you to upgrade or uninstall the 
package.

3. There is also yum which solves package dependencies on other 
packages. This connects to a repository to update your installed rpm 
packages as well as install new ones.
Apt-get is similar to yum, but uses debian's packaging. You can get 
modified version of apt-get to work with rpm packages as well.

4. Some off the shelf software for linux doesn't come with an rpm, but 
instead there own scripts to install programs.

5. Sometimes just a source code file (usually a zipped up tar file) is 
all that's available. Typically there are scripts to build the source 
and install the binaries. Something like "configure" "make" & "make 
install". Just make sure to read the README files.

Hope that helps,

Luis





Scott Pineau wrote:

> I just installed K12LTSP and am wondering how to install other 
> applications.  Linux is totally new to me and I can't figure it out.  
> Lets say I downloaded Netscape and want to install that on the server 
> what do I do.  Sorry I am a Windows guy.
>  
> Thanks,
>  
> Scott Pineau
> Computer/Network Technician
> Biddeford School Department
> spineau at biddschools.org
> 207-286-2712
>
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