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Linux Download Tutorial

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. Open the new folder and double-click the install-package. Click "Next."
   
   
   
   
7. To avoid complication, this example will show how to save the program to the Desktop and create a shortcut. In the "Destination Directory" box, type in the location to your Desktop. It should be the same as the example below, but replace "mebbert" with your username. Click "Next" and then "Finish."
   
   
   
   
8. There will now be a folder called "psoda" on the Desktop.
   
   
   
   
9. In this folder is the PSODA application. Right-click on "PSODA" and select "Make link." A shortcut will appear.
   
   
   
   
10. Drag the shortcut to the Desktop.
    
    
    
    
11. Double-click the link to open PSODA.