[jonititan]

This problem arises because i've very little experience with linux
i'm unable to complete the install as i do not understand the instructions past unpacking the files
this i don't understand

a) EITHER, if running bash or ksh (if in doubt type 'echo $SHELL'),
source the .OpenFOAM-1.2/bashrc file by adding the following line to
the end of your $HOME/.bashrc file:

. $HOME/OpenFOAM/OpenFOAM-1.2/.OpenFOAM-1.2/bashrc

Then update the environment variables by sourcing the $HOME/.bashrc
file by typing in the terminal:
. $HOME/.bashrc

i also don't understand how the program is run generally
i'm sorry to show my ignorance but i really need to get this program up and running for my university project