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2006-12-29
, 21:19
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Originally Posted by WiseGuy
put it in the directory you want it then use tar -zxvf <filename>hi
does any1 knw how to install .tgz files on nokia 770 ?
I think finding the package in the apps repository would be better though
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2006-12-29
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erm so if i put all da files on memory card and open xterm
type -zxvf <filename> it shud wrk yea?
type -zxvf <filename> it shud wrk yea?
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2006-12-29
, 22:25
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Originally Posted by WiseGuy
theory says yes, practice says I don't know. you'll have to do each file by hand. However like I said, I'd try to find the software for the 770 in the apps, if it is software.erm so if i put all da files on memory card and open xterm
type -zxvf <filename> it shud wrk yea?
It will at least (or should) melt the tarballs.
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2006-12-29
, 23:36
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hi i tried it but i get dis error
syntax error; newline unexpected
do u knw y dis happening?
thanks for all ur help
syntax error; newline unexpected
do u knw y dis happening?
thanks for all ur help
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2006-12-30
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Originally Posted by WiseGuy
You for got to type tar in front of the syntax..hi i tried it but i get dis error
syntax error; newline unexpected
do u knw y dis happening?
thanks for all ur help
Here is the full comand you should use....
tar -zxvf filename.tar.tgz (or what ever extention your file has)
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2006-12-30
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#7
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Originally Posted by WiseGuy
sorry. TAR is the name of the command the -zxvf is the options needed to do what you want to do.hi i tried it but i get dis error
syntax error; newline unexpected
do u knw y dis happening?
thanks for all ur help
so tar -zxvf <file>.tgz
I was a little distracted at work when I read your comment earlier.
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2006-12-30
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cheers mate i wil check it out thanks for all ur help 
does any1 knw how to install .tgz files on nokia 770 ?