I have been using the Linux system to browse the internet, send and receive mail, and use the programs that come with the Mandrake 10 installation.

The next thing I want to learn is loading new software. For instance, I found a free AV program called "F-Prot". I have tried repeatedly to install it using the instructions on the web site. No luck.

Question:

Is there a particular location that you should download programs to?

Once you have the file downloaded how do you install it?