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 == I've downloaded a binary, but I can't run it, what can I do? ==
-It probably just needs to know where to find the libraries it needs. You can use [https://nixos.org/patchelf.html patchelf] to set the library path and dynamic linker appropriately:
+If you are new to packaging proprietary software you should check out the [[Packaging Binaries|Packaging Binaries Tutorial]].
+If you are in a hurry and just want to get shit running, continue reading:<br />
+Compiled binaries have hard-coded interpreter and require certain dynamic libraries. You can use [https://nixos.org/patchelf.html patchelf] to set the library path and dynamic linker appropriately:
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