How to install Tar.gz programs in Linux?

#debian In this video, I go over how to install Tar.gz programs in your Linux distro (Ubuntu). First, install the program "Alien" using this commend line: sudo apt-get install alien cd Downloads sudo alien -d "filename.tar.gz" Note: Everything is case sensitive and the file name must match 100%. The program Alien will convert the .tar.gz file into a .deb file for easy installation.