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Old 10-20-2004, 03:22 PM   #1
oxbloodoi
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Newb compiling help

Im trying to compile gaim 1.0.1 from src some one told me
To make an install:
1. Extract
2. Open shell in folder
3. Type ./compile
then I dont remember... is this even right? please help
 
Old 10-20-2004, 04:08 PM   #2
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First read this; http://www.linuxquestions.org/questi...threadid=45094
then after you untar it look for a README or INSTALL file and check it out,have fun
 
Old 10-20-2004, 04:38 PM   #3
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1. Extract
2. Open shell in folder
3. Type ./configure
4 type make
5 type make install

usually that does it... again check the parent posters URL for more info
 
Old 10-20-2004, 09:20 PM   #4
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Remember, always make sure you have root privilages when you do make install.
 
  


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