[racket] Installing

On Fri, Sep 2, 2011 at 3:04 PM, John Clements <clements at brinckerhoff.org> wrote:
>
> On Sep 2, 2011, at 11:59 AM, Vincent St-Amour wrote:
>
>> .sh files are shell scripts, you typically run them at the command
>> line.
>>
>> To install Racket using a shell script installer:
>> - open a terminal
>> - type "sh <path-to-the-.sh-installer>", using the right path to the
>>  installer (where you downloaded it) and press enter.
>> - Follow the instructions.
>
> Also keep in mind that if you want to install it in a public location, you'll need to have the right privileges.  This often involves running the installer as root, e.g.:
>
> sudo sh <path-to-the-.sh-installer>

It would be good to put these instructions on the download page.

Better yet, package it into a .deb, which, when you double-click on
it, will launch the Ubuntu Software Center and install it.

--Doug