How to install a Tar.gz file (or Tar.bz2 file) Easily

1. Extract your file into a folder such as your documents.

2. Read the Install text or Readme to see if there are any specific instructions or requirements for your package.

3. Make that directory your central directory using the cd command in the terminal.

For example, for one extracted in your documents.

cd /home/username/Documents/YourExtract

4. Run command: ./configure 

This should also tell you if there are any dependencies which are required to be installed.

5. Run command: make 

6. Run command: sudo make install