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On Sun, 2008-11-23 at 18:58 +0000, Neil Winchurst wrote: > Neil Williams wrote: > > On Sun, 23 Nov 2008 17:28:21 +0000 > > Neil Winchurst <barnaby@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > > > >>> $ sudo apt-get install build-essential > >>> ? > >> Thanks. I installed that and the process now worked. > >> > >> I have now finished the installation and have tried to start the > >> program (Gambas). I had a few messages about missing components eg > >> gb.qt.ext. I found these under gambas2 in adept and installed them > >> all so far. > > > > http://packages.qa.debian.org/g/gambas.html > > http://packages.qa.debian.org/g/gambas2.html > > http://packages.debian.org/sid/gambas2 > > > > $ rmadison gambas2 > > gambas2 | 2.7-1 | testing | source, all > > gambas2 | 2.8.2-1 | unstable | source, all > > > > Why are you building this from source? > > > > $ sudo apt-get install gambas2 > > or > > $ sudo apt-get source gambas2 > > > > If you want a newer version, there are probably patches that are needed > > to get the thing to work. That is why we have Debian Developers. ;-) > > > > If the version you want won't build, maybe talk to the Debian Developer > > responsible for the package for advice. > > > > http://qa.debian.org/developer.php?login=jredrejo@xxxxxxxxxx > > > > > I am looking to install the latest stable version, 2.9, while the > version on the repository is version 2.0. I have raised a query with the > Gambas forum. If this doesn't work I will remove version 2.9 and install > via adept. (Or sudo apt-get install.) I expect that will be fine for > learning it. Thanks for your help > > Neil Winchurst > I've not used gambas for a while, but if memory serves it was constantly being updated and tweaked. So the differences between 2. and 2.9 are unlikely to be very major or even noticeable. Simon -- The Mailing List for the Devon & Cornwall LUG http://mailman.dclug.org.uk/listinfo/list FAQ: http://www.dcglug.org.uk/linux_adm/list-faq.html