install flock in ubuntu

1) download flock from here:- http://flock.com/versions

2) Right-click on the file you downloaded Flock. Select Extract here and then the desktop will display a folder called 'flock'.

3) Use the root access
zodiac@zodioc:~$ sudo nautilus

4) move flock directory to /opt
To test whether you have correctly installed flock then run the following command from a terminal:
zodiac@zodioc: ~ $ /opt/flock/flock-browser


5) Create link

Now you create a link to the flock so that programs can be run by the user. Type the following command in a terminal:
zodiac@zodioc: sudo ln-s /opt/flock/flock-browser /usr/bin/flock-browser

6) Create shortcut

In order to create a shortcut flock, be it in the menu bar or desktop, follow these steps:

System - Preferences - Main Menu

In the Applications menu on the left you select Internet and then click New Item is located on the right.

Fill in the blank boxes with information such as the following:

Type: Application
Name: Flock
Command: flock-browser
Comment: Flock Browse


NB:- Tested on ubuntu 9.04, jaunty