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Linux

FAQS

I'm trying to install the Linux installation of the PhET Offline Website Installer, but running into trouble.

  1. Download the package.
  2. Open the console/terminal.
  3. Navigate to the folder where the download is.
  4. Give your system permissions to execute the file:
    • chmod 777 PhET-Installer_linux.bin
  5. Run the installer:
    • ./PhET-Installer_linux.bin
  6. If you still do not have permissions use:
    • sudo ./PhET-Installer_linux.bin
  7. If you get the error of a "segmentation fault":
    • ./PhET-Installer_linux.bin --mode text
  8. You will need to navigate the installer UI within terminal, pressing "enter" and "y" when prompted for a default install
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