Gentlemen/Ladies;

Yes, I am new to Linux BUT thought that this would be the better place for this question. I previously searched and found a closed thread about installing software.

I am trying to install a Gambas tar file. I extracted all the files to a directory and followed the instructions on the closed thread about ./configure, make, etc. I previously was able to install other programs without problems and even debug some of the errors. This text is what appeared at the end of the "make". I ran the "make" logged in as root.

I am probably doing something really stupid. Please advise.

--- errors resulting at end of "make" command ----------

CWebBrowser.cpp: In function `void CWEBBROWSER_sel_html(void*, void*)':
CWebBrowser.cpp:311: error: 'class KHTMLPart' has no member named 'selectedTextAsHTML'
make[5]: *** [CWebBrowser.lo] Error 1
make[5]: Leaving directory `/home/ted/Desktop/Downloads/gambas2-2.18.0/gb.qt.kde/src/html'
make[4]: *** [all-recursive] Error 1
make[4]: Leaving directory `/home/ted/Desktop/Downloads/gambas2-2.18.0/gb.qt.kde/src'
make[3]: *** [all-recursive] Error 1
make[3]: Leaving directory `/home/ted/Desktop/Downloads/gambas2-2.18.0/gb.qt.kde'
make[2]: *** [all] Error 2
make[2]: Leaving directory `/home/ted/Desktop/Downloads/gambas2-2.18.0/gb.qt.kde'
make[1]: *** [all-recursive] Error 1
make[1]: Leaving directory `/home/ted/Desktop/Downloads/gambas2-2.18.0'
make: *** [all] Error 2

Hi Ted,

Have you read the 'Important Notes' and ensured you meet all the prerequisites ? ... there are a lot of dev packages required and some specific version dependencies

http://gambas.sourceforge.net/en/main.html

cheers

'Important Notes' : in the file README or
http://gambasdoc.org/help/readme?en&view
QUOTE : "And you must install all related development packages.
Try to always use a recent version of these libraries."


But I am quite sure, that gambas2-2.18.0, released two weeks ago
is not meant to be used with kdewebdev-3.3.2 / Mandrake 10.2 ..
Gambas will compile with e.g. kdewebdev-3.5.10 / gcc-4.4.1 .
.....

Thank you all for the feedback and advice on this.

Is it possible to EASILY update my Mandrake 10.2 Linux kernel to be able to run the latest Gambas, per the previous replies? I realize that there may be a whole lot of possible dependency issues to face with the overall operating system. It currently runs great; I have a lot of useful programs up and running and want to wean myself from Win2K ( I have XP on another machine but setup a dedicated Linux box).

I got HBasic to load and run but it seems limited and Gambas appears to promise a lot more features (at least when i review their site).

I have survived OK by believing that "If it ain't broke, don't fix it."
However, I may have to change that thought due to the nature of Linux itself, especially if I want to update anything.

What do you folks recommend or do I need to face a whole lot of potential and lengthy issues with upgrading my system. I would prefer not to have to install another distribution.

Regards.

Your kernel is OK.

It's about the dependencies listed in the README.
May be read the list again ...

My example was kdewebdev-3.5.x → The required version
is not available for Mandrake 10.2 .
Probably the same issue with other dependencies.

It has nothing to do with any kernel functions.
About kernel :
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kernel_%28computing%29
.....

knudfl,

Thanks for the response. When I clicked on the ReadMe link for Gambas again, I understood what you meant.