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Hows it going I have downloaded a source package now I want to install it. the .tar file is on my desktop I know it has to be compiled ut how. Can I add this package to fink commander so I can get fink commander to install it? Whats the best way to do this type of thing.
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If you downloaded the file you have to "uncompress" it further. Drag the .tar file on Stuffit expander and it will create a directory with the files you need. Instructions for compiling will be inside.
Typically you go to terminal in that directory and do the following.
./configure
That configures thinsg so you can compile.
make
That compiles the program(s).
make install
That installs the program.
This will vary somewhat according to the program. Check any README files.
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Ok thanks for the help.
couple of things the ./configure worked but the other stuff didnt. Can you give me breakdown of what to do after the ./configure
that would be great.
So I take it that you cant add a file to fink commander that is not in the package window
Thanks again
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Originally posted by real:
Ok thanks for the help.
couple of things the ./configure worked but the other stuff didnt. Can you give me breakdown of what to do after the ./configure
that would be great.
So I take it that you cant add a file to fink commander that is not in the package window
Thanks again
real
Fink commander will only install stuff that is already available via fink. If you are downloading the source code yourself, it's your responsibility to compile and install it yourself. This will likely be installed in standard system directories (which could hose your system--highly unlikely though).
As far as where you go after ./configure, we don't know. I would highly advise reading the README file. When dealing with source code, README files aren't just silly little files that talk about irrelevant stuff. The README file tells you what you need to do to make it work. The only reason that we would be able to answer your questions of what commands to put in would be if WE had read the README file. If you have issues after that, let us know. They aren't *always* as simple as just reading the README.
BTW, you will need the developer tools installed to compile any source code.
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Also if you want help you'll have to give us some idea about the error messages. As was just said, it sounds like you may not have installed the developer tools. You need those.
Also realize that not every chunk of source code works on OSX. Most open source pacakges do. If it doesn't then probably you won't be able to modify it so that it will, given your level of experience.
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