= Installing .run Packages = == Warning == Careful consideration must be put into place whenever installing anything outside of the official repositories. Run files install software into the system via a script rather than a package manager. Verify that the run file you obtained came from a source that you trust before executing it. == Installation == Follow the procedures below to install software packaged in a .run file: === GUI === 1. Find the .run file in the '''File Browser'''. 2. Right-click the file and select '''Properties'''. 3. Under the '''Permissions''' tab, make sure that '''Allow executing file as program''' is ticked and press '''Close'''. 4. Double-click the .run file to open it. A dialog box should appear. 5. Press '''Run in Terminal''' to run the installer. 6. A '''Terminal''' window will open. Follow any instructions on-screen to install the program. === Command-Line === 1. Open a terminal and navigate to the directory where the file is located. 2. Execute '''chmod +x .run''' 3. Now that the execute permission has been set, simply run '''./.run'''