User`s guide

rpm –ivh filename.version.i386.rpm

Installing Source Code

This is not recommended for the complete beginner. However, if you have customized your

system or want to play with the code, or are having problems installing the RPMs, the source

code is available for download. The following is the typical procedure for compiling and

installing source code.

NOTE

You will need a compiler installed. The most common is gcc, which is typically available on

the Linux CD.

1.Unpack the source code using the tar command:

tar xvf file.version.tar.gz

2.cd into the newly created directory.

3.Run ./configure to set up the compiler scripts.

4.Run ./make all to make all the files.

5.Run ./make install to install the newly made files.

NOTE

At this point, you will want to restart any services using the files you just installed, or

simply reboot.

RPM Installation

To install the RPMs, follow these steps:

1. Download the required files (x represents version number):

• libpcap-0.x.x-x.i386.rpm—Includes Libpcap libraries

• tcpdump-x.x.x-x.i386.rpm—Includes tcpdump libraries and program

• ethereal-base-0.x.x-1.i386.rpm—Includes base code for Ethereal

• ethereal-gnome-0.x.x-1.i386.rpm—Includes GUI code for Gnome desktop

• ethereal-gtk+-0.x.x-x.i386.rpm—Includes graphical libraries for GUI

• ethereal-kde-0.x.x-x.i386.rpm—Includes GUI code for KDE desktop

• ethereal-usermode-0.x.x-x.i386.rpm—Includes code for Ethereal

NOTE

The other source code files are found at their respective sites.

2. Install gtk+.

3. Install libpcap.

4. Install tcpdump.

5. Install ethereal-base.

6. Install ethereal-usermode.

7. Install ethereal-gnome and/or install ethereal-kde.

3.2.3.3 Common Errors

While *nix-based operating systems allow users much more flexibility, this does come with