Installing Software On Arch

>>59356431
That's an archive, like 7z or rar. You're supposed to unpack it first.

>>59356450
How do I install it after I unpack it?

>>59356466
Usually

./configure
make
make install

But there will probably be an INSTALL file that you should read. Also

>sqt

>>59356484
When i unpack it I get a folder. In the folder there is a shell script. Is this what im suppose to use. if so what command do i use to execute it?

>>59356431
>Arch
Well that would be your first problem.

Arch handholding claims another victim.

If you don't know what .tar.gz is you probably shouldn't be using Arch

if README exists, read it.

If running "install whatever.tar.gz" doesn't work, your system might be low on memory. Try downloading more RAM to proceed, I've had this problem before.

>>59356568
Ironically because of the distro being rolling release and the AUR, Arch users are probably the least likely to run into using tar balls.

>>59356568
So then is there no answer for my question. If you don't know the answer can you direct me to some documentation that explains it well? I know what a .tar.gz file is, now at least but I'm having trouble installing it.

BTW there is no read me

>>59356613
Google 'installing from source on linux'.

>>59356431
>claims to use arch
>doesn't know what tarballs are
Manjaro/Antegros nigger detected

>>59356626
>Google
nice try NSA

>>59356626
GNU/Linux*

>>59356431
install gentoo

>>59356518
It seems like your problems are twofold...

1. You don't have the slightest fucking clue what you're doing with even the most basic of Linux tasks, which brings us to...

2. Why in the fuck are you running something like Arch if you're barely capable of finding the power button?