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by james a bailey 1 view

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How do I install a .bin file in Redhat 7.2?
I downloaded Star Office 6.0 beta, and it
is in .bin format. I have no idea what to
do with it and can't find any info. Also,
if you have a GOOD site (ive been to most)
I would appreciate it.Thanks.

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by pahosler

It is an executeable file that does not need installed. It is actually a program that downloads StarOffice to your PC and installs it.

Simply cd to the directory that the bin file is in and then type:
./filename.bin

I used filename becauseI could not remember the exact name of the file. This info is available from Sun, somewhere on the download page, I believe a link How to Install or some such.

Paul

by pahosler

If that doesn't work for some reason then you will have to make the file executeable.

chmod +x filename.bin

but I don't think you will have to do that.

by jcmcintyre

First su to root.
Next run the command:
chmod 755 .bin
Then run
./.bin

This works. I installed the beta this way today

Cheers
Jim

by jcmcintyre

First su to root.
Next run the command:
chmod 755 .bin
Then run
./.bin

This works. I installed the beta this way today

Cheers
Jim

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