Extract + Install .tar.gz file

1) Open command console

2) sign in as the super user by typing in “su” (enter) then entering your root password when prompted.

3) then go to the directory (folder) where the .tar.gz file is located. for example if it is in your home folder type in “cd /home/” and hit enter

4) type in “tar -zxvf ” and hit enter this will extract the files and create a new directory (folder)

5) go into that folder using “cd ”

6) enter in “./configure” into the command line. this will configure the files. (answer any questions asked)

7) when that’s done enter in “make” into the console. when that’s done enter in “make install”

8) type "clean install"

And you’re all done!!!

IF CAN'T TRY USING

sudo aptitude install build-essential

TO INSTALL THE PACKAGE 1ST