How to Execute INSTALL.sh Files in Linux Using Terminal

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Download the software you wish to install.

   The necessary files will usually be compressed into a Tar archive or zip package.
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   Step 2: Extract the the contents to your Desktop.

   , The keyboard shortcut to do this is Ctrl+Alt+T.
   
   Type in the following command: cd ~/Deskop/rockhopper-0.2.b1-020.
   
   Replace rockhopper-0.2.b1-020 with the name of the folder on your Desktop.
   
   Then press ↵ Enter. , Type in the next command into the terminal to make the file executable: chmod +x install.sh.
   
   Replace install.sh with the name of your .sh file.
   
   Then press ↵ Enter. , Type in this command: sudo ./install.sh.
   
   Again, replace install.sh with the name of your .sh file.
   
   Then press ↵ Enter Note:
   If that doesn't work, try sudo bash install.sh without the "./" (This worked on Ubuntu 16).
   
   You will be required to provide an administrative password for this step. , The terminal file might guide you through some additional steps, such as verifying the installation.
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   Step 3: Open the terminal.

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   Step 4: Make the .sh file executable.

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   Step 5: Finally

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   Step 6: execute your .sh file.

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   Step 7: Finish the installation of your program.

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