binary incopatibility of linux distributions

[terry]

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> tell much how we have to make installation of software in Linux easier.
>   
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> I think your reaching here.
> No ordinary user would ever install an SVN branch of Mplayer.
> They would install the latest stable binary.
>
> -- dear mr /
dear mr odd,
on this latest stable binary     how about instructions on this advice 
with the ease or pit falls of this installation on all linux flavors
> odd how about a tutorial on the ease or pit fall and some instructions 
> on how to install the 'latest stable binary' on all flavors