peter kint <peter_k...@...> writes: > I am about to type i (for installation) and I see in the output the following: > > <D> directories: > TEXDIR (the main TeX directory): > !! default location: /usr/local/texlive/2009 > !! is not writable, please select a different one! > > Should I first create this directory (it isn't there yet) or will the install > program to that for me?
Yes, you must create the directory, but /usr/local is not writable by users. Then root must create the directory and then change the permissions. Graphical? Type in terminal: sudo nautilus Go to the /usr/local , Create folder and name it texlive Then do right click on the created and Properties > Permission and change Owner and Group by your user name. > > Happy X-mas! Yes, Happy X-mas! Ignacio
