How to Extract a Tarball on Linux

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Getting Started.

   First, you need to get a tar file from the internet.
   
   For example, something like SuperTuxKart. , Now, once the tarball is finished downloading, open your terminal, on each operating system it is slightly different.
   
   But the universal way of getting to the terminal is by pressing Ctrl+Alt+T., After the terminal launches, type in this command: "cd /home//Downloads/" Then, type in: "sudo tar zvxf supertuxkart.tar.gz"., After the process finishes, open your file viewer of choice, and direct to the Downloads folder.
   
   There should be a new folder in there that is named after the package (In this case, SuperTuxKart) There won't be tar.gx at the end., Open that folder, and find any .txt or readable files named install or README.
   
   You will have to read both named documents to correctly install the package.
   
   These files should include the documentation on how to use the application/commands and any necessary programs to install as well., Once you have completed all of the steps in the install and/or the README file, the application should be ready to use.
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   Step 2: Opening the terminal.

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   Step 3: Extracting the tarball.

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   Step 4: Open the folder.

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   Step 5: Installing the package.

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   Step 6: All done!

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