Linux install with .bin file...total noob, enter at own risk.

[necropathon]

I read the other thread, but ti didnt elaborate much on how to actually change the bin from a bin to an exe...then I run the command given , correct ? but first how do I change it ? thanks and sorry if its obvious for you, I have no idea.

 

[Xordan]

Umm... linux doesn't use .exe

You need to do this:
Open your console/terminal
change to the directory which your installer is in using 'cd directoryhere'. (you can use 'dir' to see what folders and files are in your current folder)
type 'chmod +x PlaneShift_CBV0.3.015b.bin'
type './PlaneShift_CBV0.3.015b.bin'

The installer should then run.

[necropathon]

 

sorry I may be tired after a long night of fighting with this thing, but could you explain it to me in an easier format ? I just cant seem to get it to click. I appreciate your help !

[Xordan]

Well... that's exactly what to do step by step... I don't know how to make it simpler than that. How are you trying to run it?

[necropathon]

how do I find the folder where my installer is ?

[Xordan]

Well where did you download it to?

[necropathon]

desktop

*edit*

I downloaded PlaneShift_CBV0.3.015b.bin to my desktop

[Xordan]

Ok, do you know how to open the terminal (also known as konsole/console)?

[necropathon]

yup, konsole is pretty much cmd prompt, and on kanotix its right there on the desktop...and hey thank you for helping.

[siglinp]

the easiest way is to move it from your desktop to your home folder.
Then drop to a command prompt go to the home folder
type ls
you should see the planeshift file
you might have to login as root or assume root.
type sudo
enter password
type chmod +x plane*
now type ls again
if you did it correctly the bin file should be green which means its executable
type ./plane*
it should pop up the installer.

[necropathon]

thanks, ill give this a shot when i get home from the office !

[Xordan]

being root isn't required to install.

so open konsole and follow the instructions above and eveything should work (use 'cd ~/Desktop' to change to the right directory)

[Wired_Crawler]

Why should he bother about console, if the file is on desktop ?

Right click on the file and select properties:


Mark the file executable if it does not use extended permissions...


...or click "Advanced permissions" and turn on "Exec" flag for user:


After confirming changes You can just click (or double click) downloaded file to start installer.

Instructions are for KDE, but it should look similarily in Gnome or any other desktop environment.

Linux is NOT harder to use than Windows.

[necropathon]

now theres a guy who knows a noobie when he sees one ! thanks for the super cool walk through ! and thank everyone who helped me get set up !

[necropathon]

Oops spoke too soon...Im getting an error... it says : Warning  the directory /opt is not writable by the current user. when I try to install...hehe Im sure I just need to log in as admin or something like that...but how ? thanks in advance !