Re: how do i package a downloaded program

[darren.naidoo@webmail.co.za]

i have openoffice.org on cd from iso image.

i have google earth software from google to install.

how do i install these files. they are not packages and i cannot install it.

i am a newbee to linux. pls help before i go and buy windows. i also want
the basics. debian should make a basic file to help us on the how install
etc.

i know synatic package manager but it does not want to install.


darren urgent


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