[PD] external package from sourgeforge

[astroboy2520]

i just downloaded the external zip from sourceforge, and everything seems to
extract into the right places.  however, when i tried to open one of the
example patches that came with the package, the objects failed to connect.

i have used pd off and on--using mainly the core objects, but i have never
used any of the externals because i seem to have the same problem.  i have
tried to search the past list and came up with only to extract the externals
into the <extra> folder, which i did (this was on how to run zexy).  i know
this is a real newbie problem, but help is appreciated.

thank you.

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