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How to install Rar archiver (rar) in Linux

Submitted by Nik on 16 October, 2007 - 16:07.
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How to install Rar archiver (rar)

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Open a terminal window and type in:
sudo apt-get install rar
sudo ln -fs /usr/bin/rar /usr/bin/unrar

After that you can find Archive Manager in the Gnome menu under Applications -> Accessories.

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