I am trying to install monero on a chromebook c720p running galliumos.
I did this once before and didn't run into any problems, but I don't remember how I did it. This time it's more complicated.
I downloaded the latest 64 bit linux monero. I have a file ending in .tar.bz2 in my download folder, and I am trying to extract it.
got this
a@a-Peppy:~/Downloads$ tar -C /home/a/monero monero.linux.x64.v0-10-0-0.tar.bz2
tar: You must specify one of the '-Acdtrux', '--delete' or '--test-label' options
tar --help has this
-A, --catenate, --concatenate append tar files to an archive
-c, --create create a new archive
-d, --diff, --compare find differences between archive and file system
--delete delete from the archive (not on mag tapes!)
-r, --append append files to the end of an archive
-t, --list list the contents of an archive
--test-label test the archive volume label and exit
-u, --update only append files newer than copy in archive
-x, --extract, --get extract files from an archive
Apparently I am required to append either --delete or --test-label.
What does "delete from the archive" or "test the archive volume label" mean?
I know I didn't have to deal with this stuff last time; I simply downloaded monero, extracted it, and ran it.
Help me get this up and running. I don't need to run a full node or download the blockchain right now, but I need to get a wallet going as soon as possible, because I am keeping coins on poloniex.
edit: I used the gui file manager and seemingly extracted the file successfully. I now have monero in a dedicated folder.
I am going to try running simplewallet, importing a seed, pointing to a remote node and using the wallet. I may have more questions.