How to install Popcorn Time using installer from their official site?

Question

How do you install Popcorntime Beta on Linux? The Beta Version is a tar.xz file that is downloaded that does not auto install when clicked on like the Windows and Mac versions do. Installing programs in Linux is Not easy for the average non advanced user if it is not a self installing file or is not available via the Ubuntu Software Center.

Answer 1

Updated answer: June 2019

1. Download PopCorn Time for Linux.

2. Open a Terminal (Ctrl+Alt+T ) :

   cd ~/Downloads
   sudo mkdir /opt/popcorntime
   sudo tar -xf Popcorn-Time-*.tar.xz -C /opt/popcorntime
   

   (You can now run Popcorntime with :)

   /opt/popcorntime/Popcorn-Time
   

3. Create the application launcher

   sudo ln -sf /opt/popcorntime/Popcorn-Time /usr/bin/Popcorn-Time
   sudo gedit /usr/share/applications/popcorntime.desktop
   

   And enter the following content :

   [Desktop Entry]
   Version=1.0
   Type=Application
   Terminal=false
   Name=PopCorn Time
   Exec=/opt/popcorntime/Popcorn-Time
   Icon=/opt/popcorntime/src/app/images/icon.png
   Categories=Application;