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How to open .bin files in linux (ubuntu) ??

can anyone knows about it as i have download real player and its in bin format.

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  • 2 years ago

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as a beginner i dont know ant prog or command
i dont know wat to do in terminal or how to open the dir in terminal :(

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Ensure you trust the source of the file. The following procedure will allow the bin file to make any changes it wants to make to your system.

- Save the bin file to your home folder.
- Click Applications, Accessories, Terminal.
- Press ENTER after each command below.
- To make the BIN file executable: In the terminal, type the command:
chmod 755 NameOfBinFile.bin
- To run the file and install RealPlayer type the command:
sudo ./NameOfBinFile.bin
- Follow the on screen prompts.

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10+ years administering Linux based systems. 7+ years supporting and administering Debian dpkg based systems. 1+ years running various Ubuntu versions
  • 2 years ago
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Yes yes, for realplayer...if you go to their website you will see under the download button .deb file version is probably the best. You can double-click it when its done and it will auto install. Open the details triangle when it seems to be finished and read the console window it displays.

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  • gamingenius by gamingen...
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    You'll need an ISO program that runs on ubuntu. I BELIEVE (don't quote me on this though) that PowerISO runs on linux. It will be able to open the .bin file for you and allow you to extract and install your real player.
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  • Torresinc by Torresin...
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    1. Download the Realplayer .bin file from http://www.real.com/linux
    2. Ensure that the .bin file you downloaded is executable. You can make the .bin file executable by running the "chmod a+x RealPlayer10GOLD.bin" command from a terminal window.
    3. Run the .bin file by typing "./RealPlayer10GOLD.bin". Follow the prompts provided to finish installing the player.
    4. When you launch the player for the first time, a set-up assistant will take you through configuring your player.
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