Installing tar.gz files

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devan wrote:
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> Hello Ubuntu users,
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>   I am new to Ubuntu and I am very confused.  I recently installed 
> Ubuntu 9.04 and I have a tar.gz file of dvd::rip that I would like to 
> install.  Could someone please send very clear instructions to me on 
> how to do this?  I am not used to using Terminal or anything on 
> Ubuntu.  Thanks.
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Go to the folder where you have the .gz file; this is an archive format 
file. Right-click should show 'Archive Manager' is able to open the 
archive. What do you have inside the file (.gz archive)? If the file or 
files you are trying to install, chose (or create) a folder under your 
home folder and 'Extract' the file(s). Once you have done that, one file 
is use to start your program. That file you must tell the system it is 
excecutable via the command 'sudo chmod +x /theFile/', then click on 
file and that should do it.
Enjoy