Software not available in .DEB or RPM format can often be installed from installer scripts
(.sh) or by compiling source code from a tarball. A tarball is an archive of files created
with a special utility (named tar) and usually compressed using another utility, gzip. Source
code distributions are often packaged as gzipped tarballs. Compiling from source enables
you to do things the ???old way??? if needed and to exercise granular control of unpackaged
software. This functionality helps keep Linspire a flexible platform for running a variety
of software.
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Choosing and Installing a Linux Distribution Part III
Linspire and Freespire Support
The level of support available from Linspire is not particularly expansive, especially when compared
to other Linux project communities. It is, however, very easy to find information on the support
site, and make contact with users willing to help you out should you have any questions or
need help with using Linspire or most of the Click-N-Run applications (although most application
support is unofficial).
Many of the online Linspire support options are available by clicking the Help Center icon (it looks
like a life jacket) in the panel. The menu that appears not only connects you to official Linspire
online support and community forums, but it also lets you view HowTo tutorials and run demos of
Linspire software.
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