[Installation Handbook]How to install .tar.gz file on ubuntu

To install software from a .tar.gz file, follow these general steps:

1. Download and extract the .tar.gz file:

   tar -xvzf filename.tar.gz

   This command extracts the contents into a directory named after the file.

2. Navigate to the extracted directory:

   cd filename

3. Read any provided documentation (usually a README or INSTALL file) for specific instructions. Some packages may require extra steps.

4. Configure the package (if needed): Many .tar.gz files use a configuration script to prepare for installation. Run:

   ./configure

   This checks dependencies and prepares the environment. If dependencies are missing, install them as indicated.

5. Compile the package: If the package contains source code, you may need to compile it:

   make

6. Install the package:

   sudo make install

   This installs the software system-wide. You may need sudo to give permission.

7. Clean up (optional): To remove build files, run:

   make clean

Notes:

• Dependencies: Some packages require additional libraries or dependencies, which the configure script usually identifies.
• Binary files: If the .tar.gz file contains binary files instead of source code, the process might skip the make step and may only require moving the files to an appropriate location, like /usr/local/bin.