Finally

[neismint]

I have finally managed to extract xampp-linux-1.6.6.tar.gz into my desktop directory. It now appears as "LAMPP" Could someone tell me how i might install it please.

[neismint]

Seems like i have to move the "LAMPP" file to "/opt". Could someone tell me how i can do this please. Thanks!

[McLovin]

open an "open dialog" by pressing Alt+f2, and enter

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sudo nautilus

(if you're using gnome, not sure what the command is for KDE) and then just navigate to the directory, and put the file there.

[Zwopper]

open an "open dialog" by pressing Alt+f2, and enter

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sudo nautilus

(if you're using gnome, not sure what the command is for KDE) and then just navigate to the directory, and put the file there.

For KDE:

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sudo konqueror

For XFCE:

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sudo thunar

[neismint]

I am running a "KDE" Desktop and i don't have konqueror installed. How would i move the file "LAMPP" to the "/opt" directory from a terminal please.

[neismint]

Is the code below correct and enable me to move the "LAMPP" file into the /opt directory?

root@mint ~|# mv lampp opt/

[McLovin]

Actually I belive you would have to cd to the directory where lampp is currently, and then the command to move it would be

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sudo mv lammp /opt

I think. (not sure on the move commands off the top pf my head, as I usually just open the filemanager as root and do it that way)
You should have konqueror installed, it is the default file manager in KDE.
On another note, your code shows you as running as root, are you logging in as root all the time? And if so, why? This is not good practice, as it kind of defeats one of the main reasons for running Linux, security, and makes it very easy for you to seriously screw your system up.

[neismint]

I really disliked using Windows and will never go back but at least i could get Xampp up and running with no bother. I have failed to do that with a Linux OS although i have to admit it being down to my complete lack of knowledge. Have deleted/removed the xampp archive file and shall have another attempt sometime in the near future when i become a little more knowledgable using Linux and with a different distro. In the mean while i would just like to say a big thanks to everyone who offered help and advice. Cheers!

[Zwopper]

I am running a "KDE" Desktop and i don't have konqueror installed. How would i move the file "LAMPP" to the "/opt" directory from a terminal please.

Say what?
Konqueror is KDE's file manager, you DO have it installed.
Otherwise you could use:

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sudo mv /home/CHANGE_THIS_TO_YOUR_USERNAME/Desktop/LAMPP /opt

[neismint]

Yep, you are right Zwopper, i opened the Package Manager and installed Konqueror from there!