Compile from source

[tpodell140]

Hey I'm pretty new to linux, but I think I've got most basic things down.

My question is, where can i find a tutorial on how to compile from source? There was one on the ubuntu site, but it didn't seem to apply to the app I want to install (Flash 4 Linux). There's no readme or anything, or any instructions anywhere. If somebody could point me in the right direction on how to install this, I'd really appreciate it.

Tom

[Volvo_Guy]

Re: Compile from source

You can read my reply to a similar question here:

http://kubuntuforums.net/forums/inde...33616#msg33616

Anything further, just ask.

Hope this helps,

Will

[Hawkwind]

Re: Compile from source

Though it's best to look for prebuilt packages first and stick with them as much as possible. Compiling things on a deb based can lead to problems. For instance, if you install package A by compiling it and then go to install package B using your package manager and package B needs package A, it won't find it since it wasn't installed with the package manager. Then you go and install package A with your package manager and now you have 2 different versions. Very confusing and can cause problems.

Just something to keep in mind.