Newb needs helpwith open office [Archive]

oblio

08-23-2002, 10:10 AM

Hi there. I have been messing around with linux for about 2 weeks and really like it. I am hoping to do all me work this semester in linux only. As a result I am trying to install Open office 1.0.1 but it willnot install!!!! I have followed the instructions but something seems to be missing. I am running RH7.3 and using gnome. AS root I move the .tar file to /tmp. I untar it with tar -xzvf "filename" This creates an install folder in the /tmp. The instructions on the open office site say to cd to /install anduse the command install --prefix=/opt but when i try this it says --prefix is not a valid command. I try install --help but cant really make heads or tails of it. I have searched around in the forums and online and everybody seems to be getting this but me. Also there is a setup file in the install folder but when i run this it looks like a linux setup program (configure sound, X, etc.) Has anyone done this recently and can tell me what to do? Thanks in advance if anyone can help.
-O

oblio

08-23-2002, 10:25 AM

I tried typing exactly that (as also stated on the openoffice.org website) and I get:
install: unrecognized option '--prefix=/opt'
Try 'install --help' for more information

I have downloaded this twice so i don't think it has anything to do with a corrupt file or anything. What the heck else can I do. i also tried "./install --net" as recommended in another thread and got a similar result as above.
-O