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Expand Up @@ -27,7 +27,15 @@ The file is compressed and you have to extract it in a suitable folder, remember

Open the **arduino-1.6.x** folder just created by the extraction process and spot the **install.sh** file. Right click on it and choose **Run in Terminal** from the contextual menu. The installation process will quickly end and you should find a new icon on your desktop.

If you don't find the option to run the script from the contextual menu, you have to open a Terminal window and move into the **arduino-1.6.x** folder. Type the command **assets/install.sh** and wait for the process to finish. You should find a new icon on your desktop.
If you don't find the option to run the script from the contextual menu, you have to open a Terminal window and move into the **arduino-1.6.x** root directory and run the following command:

```
sudo sh install.sh
```
***This method only works for versions greater or equal than 1.6.5. Remove `sudo` keyword if already running the terminal with administrative rights.***


You should find a new icon on your desktop.

![Running the installation script.](assets/Linux_Install_2.jpg)

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