i’m a newb in linux (i’m sorry for my stupid questions) and i need your help to install a software that i have to use at the university…
yesterday i downloaded from User Service site all files, and the guide too, but i need a support, so here i am.
the guide tells:
Unpack the software archive in the download directory:
% zcat STAR-CCM+5.02.010_OS.tar.gz | tar xvf -
where OS is the name of the operating system the tarball is intended for.
Repeat step 1 for any other ports that you downloaded.
Change to the newly created directory:
% cd STAR-CCM+5.02.010
Run the setup script to start the installation wizard:
% ./setup
i have saved the pack in my home folder. my OS is opensuse 11.1 gnome
what, exactly is the name of the package(s) you downloaded (i ask,
because i really really doubt there are all of these available for
download
i downloaded the only package that suits for me (i suppose):
STAR-CCM+5.02.010_01_linux-x86.tar.gz
and, answer this: if i say “open a terminal” do you know how to do that?
yes…but i’not really sure…i suppose i have to “right click” in the right folder and then “apri nel treminale (in italian)” that should means “open the terminal” or “open in the terminal” in english…
Open a terminal window, it will open in /home/YOURUSERNAMEHERE
Let’s say you downloaded in /home/YOURUSERNAMEHERE/Downloads.
“cd” to the folder you downloaded the file to:
cd ~/Downloads
Now we need to unpack the installer tarball (that’s what they call it, a tarball):
tar -xvf STAR-CCM+5.02.010_01_linux-x86.tar.gz
Now we need to enter the folder where the tarball has been unpacked in:
cd STAR(now hit the TAB key to complete the folder's name ;) and hit Enter, the path in your prompt should have the new folder in it).
We have arrived in the installer’s folder, so now you should run the setup program:
./setup
NOTE: This is just a technical explanation of how to handle things theoretically. It’s no guarantee the software will install or work.
