cli-tarHow do I install a tar.gz file using the command line?

Installing a tar.gz file using the command line is a simple process.

1. First, you need to extract the file:

tar -xvzf file.tar.gz

This will extract the file into the current directory.

2. Next, you need to navigate to the directory with the extracted files:

cd file

3. Finally, you can install the files:

./configure
make
make install

The configure command prepares the files for installation, the make command compiles the files, and the make install command installs the files.

Code explanation

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• tar -xvzf file.tar.gz: Extract the file
• cd file: Navigate to the extracted files directory
• ./configure: Prepare the files for installation
• make: Compile the files
• make install: Install the files

## Helpful links

• GNU tar manual
• Linux Tutorial - Installing tar.gz and tar.bz2 Files

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