In need of help for Linux update

juliebob_00juliebob_00
in Software and System Updates
Hello.  I am trying to download the latest PIA vpn software for a linux system (v80) and I was wondering if anyone could tell me how to do so using a terminal.  Despite running Linux, I'm not very tech savvy and would appreciate step by step instructions.  I have already downloaded the file and just need help installing it via a terminal window.  I would appreciate any and all help.

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  • jbrown0jbrown0
    go to https://www.privateinternetaccess.com/helpdesk/guides/desktop/windows/windows-pia-app-setup scroll down left hand margin to LINUX and select your distribution
  • juliebob_00juliebob_00
    thanks for the response, but I'm not sure these links are what I'm looking for.  None of them seems be the exact problem I am having.  I already have PIA on my laptop, I'm just looking to update the vpn version.  I downloaded  the v80 file I just need some help installing it via terminal window.  I know it should be something like "apt get install" but I don't know the exact wording. 
  • RamburnerRamburner
    First right click on the tray icon and "Disconnect", then right click on it again and click on "Exit"
    Make a folder in "Documents folder" and name it PIA, put the PIA tar file in the PIA folder.
    Right click in the PIA folder where you have the file and then left click on "Open in Terminal" on the little menu window that opened up with the right click.
    In the terminal type this
    tar -xzf pia-v80-installer-linux.tar.gz
    Then hit the Enter key
    Then type this
    ./pia-v80-installer-linux.sh
    Then hit the Enter key
    It will ask for your password, type it and hit Enter key.
    When it says Installation complete you can close the Terminal.
    It will then after a short time open PIA and you will need to enter your User name and Password.
    Click on "Save" after you have entered your user name and Password.
    That's it.


  • juliebob_00juliebob_00
    This worked perfectly!  Thank you so much for your help.  From now on, I'll (hopefully) be able to install future software updates in the same way.  Thanks again.  
  • [Deleted User][Deleted User]
    Thanks for the assist, @Ramburner!

    @juliebob_00, in the future you can find installation directions on the downloads page. 

  • RamburnerRamburner
    Glad to help when I can. B)
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