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Asked by James Yang

Hello, I just start Ubuntu 5.10 in VMware which requires to install VMware tools from the command line with the Tar Installer. But how can I go to the command line? - Currently I am on the desktop.

P.S.: This is the 1st time I run Linux OS.:)

Thanks,
J.Y.

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Dennis Laumen (dennislaumen) said : 		#1

Hi James,

Just click on the Applications menu at the top of your screen (left side), then go to Accessoires and then click on Terminal.

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Pradeesh (prasys) said : 		#2

then you can use tar -xzf <pathname> to untar it and then run one of the scripts. i think its optional to install VMWare tools. I suggest you to put the tar file in your home folder as its easier to untar

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Atesz (attilaszalai) said : 		#3

Hi!

I want to extract a tar file! The error message is the next:
type of archive doesn't supported

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Aldous Peñaranda (dous) said : 		#4

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