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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 -- 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