Very New to Linux...

[SS_Falcon]

Hello Everyone,
I apologize if I am posting in the wrong area but I am VERY new to RedHat Linux 7.1.
I probably should be slapped for taking this on but I have it installed with every available option RedHat gives you in 7.1.

Here is the main reason for this post:
I am trying to setup a VPN using freeswan 1.91 now the problem is I don't have the slightest clue on how to get to the area where I have to "install" this program.. I have opened up terminal windows all kinds of other things I have no clue what they do. The most success I have had is copying the freeswan-1.91.tar.gz file from root to /usr/bin and how I did that was in the terminal window I typed this:

[root@localhost /root]# install freeswan-1.91.tar.gz usr/bin/

and it copied itself into the usr/bin dir but didn't install.. So now I am completely puzzled on how I am supposed to do this.. If anyone has any suggestions please post me a note... Thank you for your Time..

SS_Falcon

[ 17 August 2001: Message edited by: SS_Falcon ]

[MBMarduk]

I dunno RH but it seems 'install' might be a script.
type (without the quotes) 'which install' and it'll tell you where the "install" program resides. Then do a 'cat <insert location of the file here>' and you'll see whether it's a script (and WHAT IT DOES) or just an unreadable binary.

'*.tar.gz' files are like Windows' '.zip' files.
Just type 'tar xvzf <tar.gz-file here>' and it'll unpack itself in a new directory, THEN you can read the files and what to do.
Now go read the NHFs on the top of your screen.
Good luck.

[slacker_x]

you are probably being a little *****ious. Try learning the basics before you try implementing a VPN.