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This tutorial is a guide for downloading PSODA for Linux. Other tutorials can be found at the tutorials home page.
NOTE: Because of the many different Linux distributions, these directions can only be used as a guide. Some instructions may vary.
  1. Register for PSODA and submit. You will be redirected to the download page.



  2. Click the link to download PSODA for Linux.



  3. You will then see a box asking whether to "Open" or "Save to Disk." Click "Save to Disk" and then "OK."



  4. Firefox will save the file to the default location (usually the Desktop)



  5. Right-click on the file and select "Extract here." Another folder should appear on the Desktop.


  6. There will now be a folder called "psoda" on the Desktop.



  7. Perform the following commands to run psoda:
    • cd psoda/src
    • java -jar psoda.jar
    If you have trouble with the compiled version, you can issue the following commands
    • cd psoda
    • ./configure --enable-gui
    • make complete
    • cd src
    • java -jar psoda.jar




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