Source code install Ubuntu 11.04?
I'm wondering how to do this. I've found tutorials but for some reason all I can get past is extracting the files. I'm new to linux but I haven't had any issues until now.
I'm wondering how to do this. I've found tutorials but for some reason all I can get past is extracting the files. I'm new to linux but I haven't had any issues until now.
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If you're new to Linux, you should probably stick to the compiled packages in your distro's repository. That said, I'll try to offer some basic info.
1. The first thing you need to do is install a working build system. Enter the command
sudo apt-get install build-essential
This will set up the compiler and toolchain so that you can compile programs. However, only basic programs are likely to compile unless you install the development libraries the program might require. You can either read the error message the configure script generates and install the related dev package, or, if you have enough space on your hard drive, just install all of the development packages, with the command
sudo apt-get install *-dev
2. After you have the build system installed, extract the source code from the packages. Most programs (about 95%) will build and install using these three steps, provided the compiler works and all libraries are present:
./configure
make
make install
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why dont you just ask for an 11.04 live CD from canonical? takes a couple of weeks to get there but you are guaranteed it'll work and its still free