How to install .tgz files in 4.2?

[SSmokinGirl]

Hi i am new to puppy I have ver 4.2 deep thought.
I would like to download .tgz or tar files and then compile them in the terminal. window what do I need to do this.
I know
./configure
make
make install

when I type in ./configure at the terminal prompt it does not work.
I do understand I need a .sfs file. I d/led the one that I had for ver 420.
and it does not detect it when trying to get it to work in boot config?
Is it the wrong file and where can I get this file. Do I need to change the name?

Thanks
SSmokinGirl

[muggins]

The file to download is this one:

devx_420.sfs
devx_420.sfs.md5.txt

When you download it, are you using a downloader that can resume breaks in transmission? Does the md5sum check OK?

If you're using puppy via CD/DVD/USB/Frugal, then you save the devx file to /mnt/home, then reboot. If you're using a full install, then see the Full hard drive section here.

When you have a working compile environment, if you just enter gcc, then you should receive the response no input files

[SSmokinGirl]

Ok D/led the file/
Saved it to /mnt/home
I am using a full HD install
What exactly do I type at the terminal prompt to get this to work
kinda new here
.
Thanks
SSmokinGirl

[Bruce B]

Ok D/led the file/
Saved it to /mnt/home
I am using a full HD install

I didn't think Full Installs made a /mnt/home link.

What exactly do I type at the terminal prompt to get this to work kinda new here

Thanks
SSmokinGirl

If it really is a full install, then do it by what I consider: The destructive way! Because no one I know of will tell you better. (no I'm not joking)