On Fri, Sep 2, 2011 at 3:04 PM, John Clements <cleme...@brinckerhoff.org> wrote: > > On Sep 2, 2011, at 11:59 AM, Vincent St-Amour wrote: > >> .sh files are shell scripts, you typically run them at the command >> line. >> >> To install Racket using a shell script installer: >> - open a terminal >> - type "sh <path-to-the-.sh-installer>", using the right path to the >> installer (where you downloaded it) and press enter. >> - Follow the instructions. > > Also keep in mind that if you want to install it in a public location, you'll > need to have the right privileges. This often involves running the installer > as root, e.g.: > > sudo sh <path-to-the-.sh-installer>
It would be good to put these instructions on the download page. Better yet, package it into a .deb, which, when you double-click on it, will launch the Ubuntu Software Center and install it. --Doug _________________________________________________ For list-related administrative tasks: http://lists.racket-lang.org/listinfo/users
