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Sometimes I download applications and they don't include a makefile; just a bunch of source code and an executable application. For instance, I downloaded tor but it comes with the application and a folder full of source code. How can I actually install this in my system so I don't need to run it from my downloads folder? Also how do I add it to my taskbar/dock?

Also is there a way to install python programs instead of running them as "sudo python executable.py"?

I know this is possible because some distros like kali have tor pre-installed, but I would like to do this on Ubuntu.

Sorry if I'm not using correct terminology, I'm coming from a mac.

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applications and they don't include a makefile

  • That depends on what has provided the author of the program.
  • Use the script autogen.sh or configure
  • Read the instructions in INSTALL
  • Read the instructions in README
  • Create your own Makefile, eg:

    nano Makefile
    

    with the lines below

    helloworld : helloworld.c
      cc -o helloworld helloworld.c
    

    and run make

    make
    

install python programs instead of running them as "sudo python executable.py"

  • Create a desktop file ReadMe

some distros like kali have tor pre-installed

sudo apt-add-repository ppa:webupd8team/tor-browser
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install tor-browser
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    some things are provided as a pre-compiled binary as well =0
    – Panther
    Jul 4, 2015 at 20:13

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