I am new in Linux. and I would like to know how to install

1. programs in it. I downloaded this file: RealPlayer10GOLD.bin now what do I do with it. I tried double clicking.
2. % sh RealPlayer10GOLD.bin

   No need for chmod. But, if you want help on chmod (for all the octal modes) use the man command. The easiest way is to use EasyUbuntu or Automatix. Search for them to find the site. Shouldn't be hard.

3. I would like to know my self since I use Ubuntu as well.
4. The built-in application manager in the Applications menu is the best way to start if you're new to Linux.

   But, if you want to dive right in at the deep end, open a terminal, and go to the folder that file is stored in (using cd to change folder)

   Then, type the following, in order to make the file executable. In Windows, anything ending in .exe can be run as a program. Linux is different. You have to tell it what is allowed to run as a program and what isn't.

   chmod u+x RealPlayer10GOLD.bin

   then type:

   ./RealPlayer10GOLD.bin

   and see what happens.

   Enjoy

5. The easy way is to use Automatix to install it.

   http://www.getautomatix.com/wiki/index.p…

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