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Building Spring on Linux

2015-07-29T03:43:09Z

Melkor: /* Slackware */

[[Engine_Development|Development]] < [[Building_spring|Building Spring]] < {{FULLPAGENAME}}

= Build From Source on Linux =
If you prefer to use your distributions package system (release versions only), refer to the Linux [[SetupGuide]].

If there is no package tailored for your distribution, you have to install from sources manually. Doing this for distributions where packages are available is not recommended.

'''Warning:''' 
'''Be careful when building from source.''' 
You might encounter sync errors in online play if:
* you are using an untested compiler (''gcc'' from the >=4.6 series should be safe)
* you use non-standard compiler settings (be careful about ''-march'')!


== Obtaining the Source ==
{{Obtaining_The_Source_Code}}

= Get Dependencies =

To compile, you will have to install some development packages Spring depends on. These vary from distro to distro and may also depend on your specific configuration.

If your distributions is not listed below, you should be able to figure out the correct package names from this.

== Full list ==
* Programs necessary to build
** ''cmake''
** ''7zip'' (aka ''p7zip'' or ''7z'')
** The usual build toolchain
*** ''gcc''
*** ''make''
* Libraries
** SDL2
** ''boost'' (version 1.47 or later)
*** ''chrono''
*** ''filesystem''
*** ''threads''
*** ''regex''
*** ''signals''
*** ''system''
*** ''program-options''
** ''libdeviL'' (IL)
** OpenAL (openal-soft, older openal-0.0.8 does not work)
** OpenGL headers (mesa, GLEW, etc.)
** ''zlib''
** ''freetype'' (2)
** ''ogg'', ''vorbis'' and ''vorbisfile''
* Optional (for AI Interfaces and Skirmish AIs)
** ''python'' (2.5+)
** ''jdk'' (1.5+)

== Debian ==

For Etch (debian 4.0 stable) and Sid (debian unstable), I've confirmed the
following to be the minimal set that is necessary to get. This works with Ubuntu 8.10, too.
As of ~ November 2013, spring depends on boost 1.47+ (if your distro is behind, you can try [https://launchpad.net/~pgquiles/+archive/ppa some unofficial backports]).

Also, on 64-bit, be sure to build against DevIL 1.6.8-rc2+, as 1.6.7 has a bug in the PNG loading code that causes issues.

<code><pre>
sudo aptitude install build-essential zlib1g-dev libfreetype6-dev cmake \
libsdl2-dev libopenal-dev libglew-dev zip \
libvorbis-dev libxcursor-dev libdevil-dev \
libboost-system1.47-dev libboost-system1.47-thread-dev \
libboost-system1.47-regex-dev \
libboost-system1.47-serialization-dev \
libboost-system1.47-program-options-dev \
libboost-system1.47-chrono-dev
</pre></code>

and cmake, depending on what you use for building (I advise to use cmake). On debian 5.0 (lenny), libglew1.5-dev is required as well.

=== Ubuntu ===
<code><pre>
# compiler and build tools
sudo apt-get install build-essential cmake cmake-gui git

# spring dependencies
sudo apt-get install libglew-dev libsdl2-dev libdevil-dev libopenal-dev \
libogg-dev libvorbis-dev libfreetype6-dev p7zip-full libxcursor-dev \
libboost-thread-dev libboost-regex-dev libboost-system-dev \
libboost-program-options-dev libboost-signals-dev \
libboost-chrono-dev libboost-filesystem-dev libunwind8-dev
</pre></code>

to speed up compiling/linking, you can install gold, an alternative linker and an ccache:

<code><pre>sudo apt-get install binutils-gold ccache</pre></code>

to make ccache useful, the cache size needs to be increased by:

<code><pre>ccache -M 5G</pre></code>

to set it to 5GB.

== Gentoo ==
This has been tested to work with a clean install of gentoo 2008.0:

<code><pre>
emerge cmake \>=media-libs/freetype-2.0.0 \>=media-libs/libsdl-2
emerge media-libs/openal media-libs/glew dev-libs/boost
emerge app-arch/zip media-libs/libogg
USE="png jpg tiff opengl" emerge media-libs/devil
</pre></code>

Or better you install Spring via [http://springrts.com/wiki/Gentoo_install layman], it will install all dependencies.

== Fedora ==

On Fedora 12-21:

<code><pre>
sudo yum install gcc-c++ cmake boost-devel DevIL-devel freetype-devel libunwind-devel \
glew-devel libvorbis-devel libXcursor-devel openal-devel SDL2-devel p7zip
</pre></code>

On Fedora 8:

<code><pre>
yum install cmake boost-devel openal-devel SDL2-devel \
DevIL-devel glew-devel libvorbis-devel
</pre></code>

== Slackware ==

On Slackware 13, cmake, ogg & vorbis, boost, glew and SDL2 already come with the full regular install, both libs and headers. You can find helper scripts to easily compile and package DevIL, OpenAL and spring itself [http://slackbuilds.org/ here].

Try to use [http://idlemoor.github.io/slackrepo/ slackrepo], will search, update and install spring and dependences.

= Build And Install =

== Using CMake (2.6 or newer) ==
Configure and build:

<code><pre>
cmake .
make spring
</pre></code>

Install:

<code><pre>
make install-spring
</pre></code>

Default install paths are:

<code>/usr/local/bin/spring</code> Spring executable

<code>/usr/local/share/games/spring</code> read-only data

If you want <code>~/spring</code> prefix instead of <code>/usr/local</code>, configure like this:

<code><pre>
cmake -DCMAKE_INSTALL_PREFIX=~/spring .
</pre></code>
For further ways of customizing your build, have a look at the variables shown with:
<code><pre>
cmake -LH .
</pre></code>

For other targets see the output of <code>make help</code>.

= See Also: =
* [[Finalizing_linux_install]]
* [[Troubleshooting_linux]]

[[Category:Compiling]]
[[Category:Linux]]

Finalizing linux install

2010-11-03T15:05:52Z

Melkor: /* Finalizing installation */

= Finalizing installation =
You should have Spring installed by now; if not, please see the [[SetupGuide]].

Depending on your distribution/package, you still need a Multiplayer Lobby. For Linux, the most common one is SpringLobby, which you can get [http://springlobby.info/wiki/springlobby/Install here]. For Slackware 13.1, the binaries required for SpringLobby:

'''32bits''':

[http://www.megaupload.com/?d=Q8X69Q01 libtorrent-rasterbar-0.15.0-i486]

[http://www.megaupload.com/?d=AGSWZCUM boost-1.42.0-i686]
*NOTE: By default, Slackware don't have *-mt libraries, so, if you want compile/run springlobby, you must make symbolic links to '''libboost_*.so''' libraries in this way:<code><pre>##ln -s /usr/lib/libboost_system.so /usr/lib/libboost_system-mt.so</pre></code>

[http://www.megaupload.com/?d=K6GIVCQE wxGTK-2.8.11-i486]
*NOTE: If you have problems compiling/runing springlobby, you must be sure that you are using UNICODE config, to do that, you must run:<code><pre>##wx-config --selected-config</pre></code>, and, if you have a response different to <code>gtk2-unicode-release-2.8</code> you have a problem, and you must compile/install correct package.

[http://www.megaupload.com/?d=K3OUFTL5 springlobby-0.114-i686]

== Maps & Mods ==

Since Spring is only an engine, you need to download games/mods for it, and the maps that go with those games.

SpringLobby will automatically do this for you when you attempt to join a game with a map or mod that you do not currently have, using an integrated downloader.

If you want to download it manually or browse existing maps, there are several easy to use websites:
*[http://spring.jobjol.nl/subcategory.php?id=1 SpringFiles]
*[http://spring-portal.com/ Spring-Portal]
*[http://www.darkstars.co.uk/downloads/index.php?dir=spring Darkstars]

Pick any of those sites, download a map or mod, and then double click it. This will move it to your Spring folder, using the spring map/mod installer program. If you wish to move maps/mods by hand, they are located under <code>~/.spring/maps/</code> or <code>~/.spring/mods/</code> (if the folder does not exist - create it). Do not unpack the file in any way though, just download and save it. Reload your maps/mods in SpringLobby, (''Tools - Reload maps/mods'') and they will be ready to use.

These sites also may provide other neat things like Lua widgets, epic replays, AI bots (for playing offline or to team up on with a friend). Generally the installation requires you to download the file and place it in the appropriate folder in your ''~/.spring'' directory. (you may have to create the folder)

''Hint:'' If you know the name of the map you want, there is a Search function provided in those websites. Just write a part of the name, like one word, and you will easily find the map you were looking for.

Finalizing linux install

2010-11-03T14:38:08Z

Melkor: /* Finalizing installation */

= Finalizing installation =
You should have Spring installed by now; if not, please see the [[SetupGuide]].

Depending on your distribution/package, you still need a Multiplayer Lobby.

For Linux, the most common one is SpringLobby, which you can get [http://springlobby.info/wiki/springlobby/Install here]. For Slackware 13.1, the binaries required for SpringLobby:

'''32bits''':

[http://www.megaupload.com/?d=Q8X69Q01 libtorrent-rasterbar-0.15.0-i486]

[http://www.megaupload.com/?d=AGSWZCUM boost-1.42.0-i686]
*NOTE: By default, Slackware don't have *-mt libraries, so, if you want compile/run springlobby, you must make symbolic links to '''libboost_*.so''' libraries in this way:<code><pre>##ln -s /usr/lib/libboost_system.so /usr/lib/libboost_system-mt.so</pre></code>

[http://www.megaupload.com/?d=K6GIVCQE wxGTK-2.8.11-i486]

[ springlobby-0.114]

== Maps & Mods ==

Since Spring is only an engine, you need to download games/mods for it, and the maps that go with those games.

SpringLobby will automatically do this for you when you attempt to join a game with a map or mod that you do not currently have, using an integrated downloader.

If you want to download it manually or browse existing maps, there are several easy to use websites:
*[http://spring.jobjol.nl/subcategory.php?id=1 SpringFiles]
*[http://spring-portal.com/ Spring-Portal]
*[http://www.darkstars.co.uk/downloads/index.php?dir=spring Darkstars]

Pick any of those sites, download a map or mod, and then double click it. This will move it to your Spring folder, using the spring map/mod installer program. If you wish to move maps/mods by hand, they are located under <code>~/.spring/maps/</code> or <code>~/.spring/mods/</code> (if the folder does not exist - create it). Do not unpack the file in any way though, just download and save it. Reload your maps/mods in SpringLobby, (''Tools - Reload maps/mods'') and they will be ready to use.

These sites also may provide other neat things like Lua widgets, epic replays, AI bots (for playing offline or to team up on with a friend). Generally the installation requires you to download the file and place it in the appropriate folder in your ''~/.spring'' directory. (you may have to create the folder)

''Hint:'' If you know the name of the map you want, there is a Search function provided in those websites. Just write a part of the name, like one word, and you will easily find the map you were looking for.

Finalizing linux install

2010-11-03T14:37:28Z

Melkor: /* Finalizing installation */

= Finalizing installation =
You should have Spring installed by now; if not, please see the [[SetupGuide]].

Depending on your distribution/package, you still need a Multiplayer Lobby.

For Linux, the most common one is SpringLobby, which you can get [http://springlobby.info/wiki/springlobby/Install here]. For Slackware 13.1, the binaries required for SpringLobby:

'''32bits''':

[http://www.megaupload.com/?d=Q8X69Q01 libtorrent-rasterbar-0.15.0-i486]

[http://www.megaupload.com/?d=AGSWZCUM boost-1.42.0-i686]
*NOTE: By default, Slackware don't have *-mt libraries, so, if you want compile/run springlobby, you must make symbolic links to '''libboost_*.so''' libraries in this way:
<code><pre>
ln -s /usr/lib/libboost_system.so /usr/lib/libboost_system-mt.so
</pre></code>

[http://www.megaupload.com/?d=K6GIVCQE wxGTK-2.8.11-i486]

[ springlobby-0.114]

== Maps & Mods ==

Since Spring is only an engine, you need to download games/mods for it, and the maps that go with those games.

SpringLobby will automatically do this for you when you attempt to join a game with a map or mod that you do not currently have, using an integrated downloader.

If you want to download it manually or browse existing maps, there are several easy to use websites:
*[http://spring.jobjol.nl/subcategory.php?id=1 SpringFiles]
*[http://spring-portal.com/ Spring-Portal]
*[http://www.darkstars.co.uk/downloads/index.php?dir=spring Darkstars]

Pick any of those sites, download a map or mod, and then double click it. This will move it to your Spring folder, using the spring map/mod installer program. If you wish to move maps/mods by hand, they are located under <code>~/.spring/maps/</code> or <code>~/.spring/mods/</code> (if the folder does not exist - create it). Do not unpack the file in any way though, just download and save it. Reload your maps/mods in SpringLobby, (''Tools - Reload maps/mods'') and they will be ready to use.

These sites also may provide other neat things like Lua widgets, epic replays, AI bots (for playing offline or to team up on with a friend). Generally the installation requires you to download the file and place it in the appropriate folder in your ''~/.spring'' directory. (you may have to create the folder)

''Hint:'' If you know the name of the map you want, there is a Search function provided in those websites. Just write a part of the name, like one word, and you will easily find the map you were looking for.

Finalizing linux install

2010-11-03T14:16:03Z

Melkor: /* Finalizing installation */

= Finalizing installation =
You should have Spring installed by now; if not, please see the [[SetupGuide]].

Depending on your distribution/package, you still need a Multiplayer Lobby.

For Linux, the most common one is SpringLobby, which you can get [http://springlobby.info/wiki/springlobby/Install here].

For Slackware 13.1, the binaries required for SpringLobby:

'''32bits''':

[http://www.megaupload.com/?d=Q8X69Q01 libtorrent-rasterbar-0.15.0-i486]

[ boost-1.42.0-i686]

[http://www.megaupload.com/?d=K6GIVCQE wxGTK-2.8.11-i486]

[ springlobby-0.114]

== Maps & Mods ==

Since Spring is only an engine, you need to download games/mods for it, and the maps that go with those games.

SpringLobby will automatically do this for you when you attempt to join a game with a map or mod that you do not currently have, using an integrated downloader.

If you want to download it manually or browse existing maps, there are several easy to use websites:
*[http://spring.jobjol.nl/subcategory.php?id=1 SpringFiles]
*[http://spring-portal.com/ Spring-Portal]
*[http://www.darkstars.co.uk/downloads/index.php?dir=spring Darkstars]

Pick any of those sites, download a map or mod, and then double click it. This will move it to your Spring folder, using the spring map/mod installer program. If you wish to move maps/mods by hand, they are located under <code>~/.spring/maps/</code> or <code>~/.spring/mods/</code> (if the folder does not exist - create it). Do not unpack the file in any way though, just download and save it. Reload your maps/mods in SpringLobby, (''Tools - Reload maps/mods'') and they will be ready to use.

These sites also may provide other neat things like Lua widgets, epic replays, AI bots (for playing offline or to team up on with a friend). Generally the installation requires you to download the file and place it in the appropriate folder in your ''~/.spring'' directory. (you may have to create the folder)

''Hint:'' If you know the name of the map you want, there is a Search function provided in those websites. Just write a part of the name, like one word, and you will easily find the map you were looking for.

Finalizing linux install

2010-11-03T12:50:13Z

Melkor: /* Finalizing installation */

= Finalizing installation =
You should have Spring installed by now; if not, please see the [[SetupGuide]].

Depending on your distribution/package, you still need a Multiplayer Lobby.

For Linux, the most common one is SpringLobby, which you can get [http://springlobby.info/wiki/springlobby/Install here].

For Slackware 13.1, the binaries required for SpringLobby:

'''32bits''':

[http://www.megaupload.com/?d=Q8X69Q01 libtorrent-rasterbar-0.15.0-i486]

[ boost]

[ springlobby-0.114]

== Maps & Mods ==

Since Spring is only an engine, you need to download games/mods for it, and the maps that go with those games.

SpringLobby will automatically do this for you when you attempt to join a game with a map or mod that you do not currently have, using an integrated downloader.

If you want to download it manually or browse existing maps, there are several easy to use websites:
*[http://spring.jobjol.nl/subcategory.php?id=1 SpringFiles]
*[http://spring-portal.com/ Spring-Portal]
*[http://www.darkstars.co.uk/downloads/index.php?dir=spring Darkstars]

Pick any of those sites, download a map or mod, and then double click it. This will move it to your Spring folder, using the spring map/mod installer program. If you wish to move maps/mods by hand, they are located under <code>~/.spring/maps/</code> or <code>~/.spring/mods/</code> (if the folder does not exist - create it). Do not unpack the file in any way though, just download and save it. Reload your maps/mods in SpringLobby, (''Tools - Reload maps/mods'') and they will be ready to use.

These sites also may provide other neat things like Lua widgets, epic replays, AI bots (for playing offline or to team up on with a friend). Generally the installation requires you to download the file and place it in the appropriate folder in your ''~/.spring'' directory. (you may have to create the folder)

''Hint:'' If you know the name of the map you want, there is a Search function provided in those websites. Just write a part of the name, like one word, and you will easily find the map you were looking for.

Troubleshooting linux

2010-11-03T12:21:17Z

Melkor: /* invalid use of ILvoid / ALCvoid */

= Linux specific Troubleshooting =

== Compiletime ==

=== invalid use of ILvoid / ALCvoid ===

'''NOTE: this was fixed for Slackware 13.1'''

During compiling, if you get a lot of the following errors:
<code><pre>
/usr/include/IL/il.h:497: error: '<anonymous>' has incomplete type
/usr/include/IL/il.h:497: error: invalid use of 'ILvoid'
</pre></code>

This happens because the version of ''libdevil-dev'' you have installed is not compatible with gcc version 4.2 and newer. Update it.

== Ingame ==

=== Slow Mouse ===

Run:
<code><pre>
echo '# Slow fullscreen cursor fix for Spring' >> ~/.xsessionrc
echo 'SDL_MOUSE_RELATIVE=0' >> ~/.xsessionrc
echo 'export SDL_MOUSE_RELATIVE' >> ~/.xsessionrc
</pre></code>
And log out and log in again.

The mouse should now be as fast as in windowed mode.

=== Rotating Buildings ===

You can rotate a building before you give the build order, but the keys that do this do not work in Linux by default for some users. Issue the following commands in the beginning of the game:

<code><pre>
/bind keycodex buildfacing inc
/bind keycodey buildfacing dec
</pre></code>

Keycodex and keycodey above are just placeholders. What you want to write depends on which key you want to use. To see what keycodes any keys have, do:

<code><pre>
/keydebug yes
</pre></code>

And then hit the keys you want to use, and spring prints the keycodes in the message buffer.

If you want to save these keys you have to edit the uikeys.txt.

=== Problems with Audio ===

The engine needs at least OpenAL Soft 1.6 for its sound. If you still have the old openal-0.0.8 installed, you should update it.

Additionally, ''pulseaudio'' causes lots of issues, so try to disable it for spring if you have sound problems.

== Desync in game ==

Spring only send the commands and not the result over the network, so it needs to run all math in a repeatable manner, so all other clients in a multiplayer match get the same results. So some CPU specific features have to enabled/disabled. If you desync, you either have a CPU that is not SSE1 capable, or you set the wrong -march/-mtune compiler flags. If you compile Spring via CMake, remove ''CMakeCache.txt'', and leave the march flag at the default.

= If You Still Have Problems =
Join either IRC chat in <code>#taspring</code> on Freenode or <code>#sy</code> on QuakeNet, or ask for help in the lobby channels <code>#sy</code> or <code>#springlobby</code>.

However, generic Linux problems not really related to installing spring should be asked elsewhere.

Prepare to list your distribution, which installation method you used, and what exactly is the error.

== [[FAQ]] ==

== IRC ==

=== How ===

[http://workaround.org/getting-help-on-irc Getting Help on IRC]

Okay, so you need human help. This is how '''NOT''' to do it:

<code><pre>
15:54 -!- **** [n=****@*] has joined #taspring
15:54 < ****> Hi, i have a problem with compiling spring on debian
15:54 < ****> can anyone help me?
15:57 -!- **** [n=****@*] has quit [Client Quit]
</pre></code>

Do not ask to ask, instead go straight to business by stating the exact problem you have, and giving all necessary information. What you were trying to achieve, how did you try to do it, what happened and what did you expect to happen.

Then WAIT for someone to notice you.

=== Where ===

* #sy @ QuakeNet
* #sy @ springrts.com (with SpringLobbie only)
* #taspring @ FreeNode

Finalizing linux install

2010-10-28T23:16:25Z

Melkor: /* Finalizing installation */

= Finalizing installation =
You should have Spring installed by now; if not, please see the [[SetupGuide]].

Depending on your distribution/package, you still need a Multiplayer Lobby.

For Linux, the most common one is SpringLobby, which you can get [http://springlobby.info/wiki/springlobby/Install here].

For Slackware 13.1, the binaries required for SpringLobby:

'''64bits''':

[libtorrent-rasterbar]

[boost]

[springlobby-0.114]

'''32bits''':

[libtorrent-rasterbar]

[boost]

[springlobby-0.114]

== Maps & Mods ==

Since Spring is only an engine, you need to download games/mods for it, and the maps that go with those games.

SpringLobby will automatically do this for you when you attempt to join a game with a map or mod that you do not currently have, using an integrated downloader.

If you want to download it manually or browse existing maps, there are several easy to use websites:
*[http://spring.jobjol.nl/subcategory.php?id=1 SpringFiles]
*[http://spring-portal.com/ Spring-Portal]
*[http://www.darkstars.co.uk/downloads/index.php?dir=spring Darkstars]

Pick any of those sites, download a map or mod, and then double click it. This will move it to your Spring folder, using the spring map/mod installer program. If you wish to move maps/mods by hand, they are located under <code>~/.spring/maps/</code> or <code>~/.spring/mods/</code> (if the folder does not exist - create it). Do not unpack the file in any way though, just download and save it. Reload your maps/mods in SpringLobby, (''Tools - Reload maps/mods'') and they will be ready to use.

These sites also may provide other neat things like Lua widgets, epic replays, AI bots (for playing offline or to team up on with a friend). Generally the installation requires you to download the file and place it in the appropriate folder in your ''~/.spring'' directory. (you may have to create the folder)

''Hint:'' If you know the name of the map you want, there is a Search function provided in those websites. Just write a part of the name, like one word, and you will easily find the map you were looking for.

Finalizing linux install

2010-10-21T22:08:35Z

Melkor: /* Finalizing installation */

Slackware install

2010-10-21T22:08:17Z

Melkor: /* Slackware 13.1 */

__TOC__ [[Image:Slackware.png]]
=Slackware 13.1=

Working for version 0.82.6.1.

For a full install the dependencies in precompiled tgz's for '''32 bits''':

[http://www.megaupload.com/?d=MMB8HTQU spring 0.82.6.1]

[http://www.megaupload.com/?d=S3NH7Q0S openAL 1.12.854]

[http://www.megaupload.com/?d=QOE461J6 DevIL-1.6.8_rc2]

[http://www.megaupload.com/?d=HY45ITXC icu4c-4.4.1-i486]

[http://www.megaupload.com/?d=60WU4Q9X p7zip-9.13]

There is all dependencies in precompiled tgz's for '''64 bits''' (Slackware 13.0, working on 13.1):

[http://www.megaupload.com/?d=MMB8HTQU spring 0.82.6.1]

[http://www.megaupload.com/?d=AC75YZ1S openAL 1.10.622]

[http://www.megaupload.com/?d=WQ2DGUS8 DevIL-1.6.8_rc2]

[http://www.megaupload.com/?d=774C313B boost-1.38.0]

[http://www.megaupload.com/?d=HC4OMM5J icu4c-4.2.1]

[http://www.megaupload.com/?d=OY1P3ME0 glew-1.5.1]

[http://www.megaupload.com/?d=2Q09GME2 libtorrent-rasterbar-0.14.9]

Assuming that all .tgz are saved in the same directory, open a console and cd inside that directory; then do this:
<code><pre>
su -c "installpkg *.tgz"
</pre></code>

When asked for the root password, give it.

A menu entry for spring and another to springlobby will apear in KDE, XFCE and GNOME.

{{Finalizing_linux_install}}

{{Troubleshooting_linux}}
[[Category:Linux]]

Finalizing linux install

2010-10-21T19:01:47Z

Melkor: /* Finalizing installation */

= Finalizing installation =
You should have Spring installed by now; if not, please see the [[SetupGuide]].

Depending on your distribution/package, you still need a Multiplayer Lobby.

For Linux, the most common one is SpringLobby, which you can get [http://springlobby.info/wiki/springlobby/Install here].

For Slackware 13.1, the binaries required for SpringLobby are:

<WORKING ON IT>

== Maps & Mods ==

Since Spring is only an engine, you need to download games/mods for it, and the maps that go with those games.

SpringLobby will automatically do this for you when you attempt to join a game with a map or mod that you do not currently have, using an integrated downloader.

If you want to download it manually or browse existing maps, there are several easy to use websites:
*[http://spring.jobjol.nl/subcategory.php?id=1 SpringFiles]
*[http://spring-portal.com/ Spring-Portal]
*[http://www.darkstars.co.uk/downloads/index.php?dir=spring Darkstars]

Pick any of those sites, download a map or mod, and then double click it. This will move it to your Spring folder, using the spring map/mod installer program. If you wish to move maps/mods by hand, they are located under <code>~/.spring/maps/</code> or <code>~/.spring/mods/</code> (if the folder does not exist - create it). Do not unpack the file in any way though, just download and save it. Reload your maps/mods in SpringLobby, (''Tools - Reload maps/mods'') and they will be ready to use.

These sites also may provide other neat things like Lua widgets, epic replays, AI bots (for playing offline or to team up on with a friend). Generally the installation requires you to download the file and place it in the appropriate folder in your ''~/.spring'' directory. (you may have to create the folder)

''Hint:'' If you know the name of the map you want, there is a Search function provided in those websites. Just write a part of the name, like one word, and you will easily find the map you were looking for.

Slackware install

2010-10-21T18:33:48Z

Melkor: /* Slackware 13.1 */

__TOC__ [[Image:Slackware.png]]
=Slackware 13.1=

Working for version 0.82.6.1.

For a full install the dependencies in precompiled tgz's for '''32 bits''' are:

[http://www.megaupload.com/?d=MMB8HTQU spring 0.82.6.1]

[http://www.megaupload.com/?d=S3NH7Q0S openAL 1.12.854]

[http://www.megaupload.com/?d=QOE461J6 DevIL-1.6.8_rc2]

[http://www.megaupload.com/?d=HY45ITXC icu4c-4.4.1-i486]

[http://www.megaupload.com/?d=60WU4Q9X p7zip-9.13]

There is all dependencies in precompiled tgz's for '''64 bits''' (Slackware 13.0, working on 13.1):

[http://www.megaupload.com/?d=MMB8HTQU spring 0.82.6.1]

[http://www.megaupload.com/?d=AC75YZ1S openAL 1.10.622]

[http://www.megaupload.com/?d=WQ2DGUS8 DevIL-1.6.8_rc2]

[http://www.megaupload.com/?d=774C313B boost-1.38.0]

[http://www.megaupload.com/?d=HC4OMM5J icu4c-4.2.1]

[http://www.megaupload.com/?d=OY1P3ME0 glew-1.5.1]

[http://www.megaupload.com/?d=2Q09GME2 libtorrent-rasterbar-0.14.9]

Assuming that all .tgz are saved in the same directory, open a console and cd inside that directory; then do this:
<code><pre>
su -c "installpkg *.tgz"
</pre></code>

When asked for the root password, give it.

A menu entry for spring and another to springlobby will apear in KDE, XFCE and GNOME.

{{Finalizing_linux_install}}

{{Troubleshooting_linux}}
[[Category:Linux]]

Slackware install

2010-10-21T18:32:52Z

Melkor: /* Slackware*/

__TOC__ [[Image:Slackware.png]]
=Slackware 13.1=

Working for version 0.82.6.1.

For a full install the dependencies in precompiled tgz's for '''32 bits''' are:

[http://www.megaupload.com/?d=MMB8HTQU spring 0.82.6.1]

[http://www.megaupload.com/?d=S3NH7Q0S openAL 1.12.854]

[http://www.megaupload.com/?d=QOE461J6 DevIL-1.6.8_rc2]

[http://www.megaupload.com/?d=HY45ITXC icu4c-4.4.1-i486]

[http://www.megaupload.com/?d=60WU4Q9X p7zip-9.13]

There is all dependencies in precompiled tgz's for '''64 bits''' (Slackware 13.0, working in 13.1):

[http://www.megaupload.com/?d=MMB8HTQU spring 0.82.6.1]

[http://www.megaupload.com/?d=AC75YZ1S openAL 1.10.622]

[http://www.megaupload.com/?d=WQ2DGUS8 DevIL-1.6.8_rc2]

[http://www.megaupload.com/?d=774C313B boost-1.38.0]

[http://www.megaupload.com/?d=HC4OMM5J icu4c-4.2.1]

[http://www.megaupload.com/?d=OY1P3ME0 glew-1.5.1]

[http://www.megaupload.com/?d=2Q09GME2 libtorrent-rasterbar-0.14.9]

Assuming that all .tgz are saved in the same directory, open a console and cd inside that directory; then do this:
<code><pre>
su -c "installpkg *.tgz"
</pre></code>

When asked for the root password, give it.

A menu entry for spring and another to springlobby will apear in KDE, XFCE and GNOME.

{{Finalizing_linux_install}}

{{Troubleshooting_linux}}
[[Category:Linux]]

Slackware install

2010-10-21T18:25:34Z

Melkor: /* Slackware*/

__TOC__ [[Image:Slackware.png]]
=Slackware 13.1=

Working for version 0.82.6.1.

For a full install the dependencies in precompiled tgz's for '''32 bits''' are:

[http://www.megaupload.com/?d=MMB8HTQU spring 0.82.6.1]

[http://www.megaupload.com/?d=S3NH7Q0S openAL 1.12.854]

[http://www.megaupload.com/?d=QOE461J6 DevIL-1.6.8_rc2]

[http://www.megaupload.com/?d=HY45ITXC icu4c-4.4.1-i486]

There is all dependencies in precompiled tgz's for '''64 bits''' (Slackware 13.0, working in 13.1):

[http://www.megaupload.com/?d=MMB8HTQU spring 0.82.6.1]

[http://www.megaupload.com/?d=AC75YZ1S openAL 1.10.622]

[http://www.megaupload.com/?d=WQ2DGUS8 DevIL-1.6.8_rc2]

[http://www.megaupload.com/?d=774C313B boost-1.38.0]

[http://www.megaupload.com/?d=HC4OMM5J icu4c-4.2.1]

[http://www.megaupload.com/?d=OY1P3ME0 glew-1.5.1]

[http://www.megaupload.com/?d=2Q09GME2 libtorrent-rasterbar-0.14.9]

Assuming that all .tgz are saved in the same directory, open a console and cd inside that directory; then do this:
<code><pre>
su -c "installpkg *.tgz"
</pre></code>

When asked for the root password, give it.

A menu entry for spring and another to springlobby will apear in KDE, XFCE and GNOME.

{{Finalizing_linux_install}}

{{Troubleshooting_linux}}
[[Category:Linux]]

Slackware install

2010-10-21T18:08:07Z

Melkor: /* Slackware 13.0 64bits */

__TOC__ [[Image:Slackware.png]]
=Slackware 13.1=

Working for version 0.82.6.1.

And there is all dependencies in precompiled tgz's for '''32 bits''':

[http://www.megaupload.com/?d=MMB8HTQU spring 0.82.6.1]

[ openAL 1.10.622]

[ DevIL-1.6.8_rc2]

[ boost-1.38.0]

[ icu4c-4.2.1]

[ glew-1.5.1]

[ libtorrent-rasterbar-0.14.9]

There is all dependencies in precompiled tgz's for '''64 bits''':

[http://www.megaupload.com/?d=MMB8HTQU spring 0.82.6.1]

[http://www.megaupload.com/?d=AC75YZ1S openAL 1.10.622]

[http://www.megaupload.com/?d=WQ2DGUS8 DevIL-1.6.8_rc2]

[http://www.megaupload.com/?d=774C313B boost-1.38.0]

[http://www.megaupload.com/?d=HC4OMM5J icu4c-4.2.1]

[http://www.megaupload.com/?d=OY1P3ME0 glew-1.5.1]

[http://www.megaupload.com/?d=2Q09GME2 libtorrent-rasterbar-0.14.9]

Assuming that all .tgz are saved in the same directory, open a console and cd inside that directory; then do this:
<code><pre>
su -c "installpkg *.tgz"
</pre></code>

When asked for the root password, give it.

A menu entry for spring and another to springlobby will apear in KDE, XFCE and GNOME.

{{Finalizing_linux_install}}

{{Troubleshooting_linux}}
[[Category:Linux]]

Slackware install

2010-10-18T03:13:10Z

Melkor: /* Slackware 13.0 64bits */

__TOC__ [[Image:Slackware.png]]
=Slackware 13.0 64bits=

Working for version 0.82.6.1.

There is all dependencies in precompiled tgz's for '''64 bits''':

[http://www.megaupload.com/?d=MMB8HTQU spring 0.82.6.1]

[http://www.megaupload.com/?d=AC75YZ1S openAL 1.10.622]

[http://www.megaupload.com/?d=WQ2DGUS8 DevIL-1.6.8_rc2]

[http://www.megaupload.com/?d=774C313B boost-1.38.0]

[http://www.megaupload.com/?d=HC4OMM5J icu4c-4.2.1]

[http://www.megaupload.com/?d=OY1P3ME0 glew-1.5.1]

[http://www.megaupload.com/?d=2Q09GME2 libtorrent-rasterbar-0.14.9]

And there is all dependencies in precompiled tgz's for '''32 bits''':

<WORKING ON IT.>

Assuming that all .tgz are saved in the same directory, open a console and cd inside that directory; then do this:
<code><pre>
su -c "installpkg *.tgz"
</pre></code>

When asked for the root password, give it.

A menu entry for spring and another to springlobby will apear in KDE, XFCE and GNOME.

{{Finalizing_linux_install}}

{{Troubleshooting_linux}}
[[Category:Linux]]

Slackware install

2010-10-18T00:17:32Z

Melkor: /* Slackware 13.0 */

__TOC__ [[Image:Slackware.png]]
=Slackware 13.0 64bits=

Working for version 0.82.6.1.

There is all dependencies in precompiled tgz's for '''64 bits''':

[ spring 0.82.6.1]

[http://www.megaupload.com/?d=AC75YZ1S openAL 1.10.622]

[http://www.megaupload.com/?d=WQ2DGUS8 DevIL-1.6.8_rc2]

[http://www.megaupload.com/?d=774C313B boost-1.38.0]

[http://www.megaupload.com/?d=HC4OMM5J icu4c-4.2.1]

[http://www.megaupload.com/?d=OY1P3ME0 glew-1.5.1]

[http://www.megaupload.com/?d=2Q09GME2 libtorrent-rasterbar-0.14.9]

And there is all dependencies in precompiled tgz's for '''32 bits''':

<KORKING ON IT.>

Assuming that all .tgz are saved in the same directory, open a console and cd inside that directory; then do this:
<code><pre>
su -c "installpkg *.tgz"
</pre></code>

When asked for the root password, give it.

A menu entry for spring and another to springlobby will apear in KDE, XFCE and GNOME.

{{Finalizing_linux_install}}

{{Troubleshooting_linux}}
[[Category:Linux]]

Slackware install

2010-10-18T00:17:12Z

Melkor:

__TOC__ [[Image:Slackware.png]]
=Slackware 12=

Working for version 0.76b1.

There is all dependencies in precompiled tgz's:

[http://rapidshare.com/files/131501453/spring-0.76b1-i486-1leo.tgz spring 0.76b1]

[http://rapidshare.com/files/131501452/openal-0.0.8-i486-1df.tgz openAL 0.8]

[http://rapidshare.com/files/131501448/DevIL-1.6.8rc2-i386-1ajl.tgz DevIL 1.6.8]

[http://rapidshare.com/files/131501449/boost-1.34.1-i486-2gds.tgz boost 1.34.1]

[http://rapidshare.com/files/131501451/icu-3.8.1-i486-1gds.tgz icu 3.8.1]

[http://rapidshare.com/files/131501450/glew-1.5.0-i586-1leo.tgz glew 1.5.0]

[http://rapidshare.com/files/132998485/libtorrent_rasterbar-0.13.1-i486-1leo.tgz libtorrent-rasterbar]

[http://rapidshare.com/files/132998486/springlobby-0.0.1.10292-i486-1leo.tgz springlobby]

[http://rapidshare.com/files/131501454/wxwidgets-2.8.7-i486-1gds.tgz wxwidgets 2.8.7]

Assuming that all .tgz are saved in the same directory, open a console and cd inside that directory; then do this:
<code><pre>
su -c "installpkg *.tgz"
</pre></code>

When asked for the root password, give it.

A menu entry for spring and another to springlobby will apear in KDE, XFCE and GNOME.

Also, spring and springlobby executables will be accessible via shell; put it on you fluxbox menu, ;D

{{Finalizing_linux_install}}

{{Troubleshooting_linux}}
[[Category:Linux]]

Linux:Packaging

2010-10-15T22:03:01Z

Melkor: /* Slackware */

[[Linux_Page|Linux]] < {{FULLPAGENAME}}

= Linux Packaging =

== Packagers ==

Nicknames and how to best contact them.

=== [[Ubuntu_install|Ubuntu]] ===
{{navimg|xsize=48|ysize=48|image=Distributions-ubuntu.png|link=Ubuntu_install}}

'''det''' - [http://springrts.com/phpbb/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=1213 Forum:''det''], Lobby:''*det*??''

'''Tobi''' - [http://springrts.com/phpbb/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=596 Forum:''Tobi''], Lobby:''[RoX]Tobi''

'''YokoZar''' - [http://springrts.com/phpbb/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=5670 Forum:''YokoZar''], Lobby:''*YokoZar*??''

=== [[Debian_install|Debian]] ===
{{navimg|xsize=48|ysize=48|image=Distributions-debian.png|link=Debian_install}}
'''mammadori''' - [http://springrts.com/phpbb/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=9045 Forum:''mammadori''], Lobby:''*mammadori*??''

'''jandd''' - [http://springrts.com/phpbb/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=9301 Forum:''jandd''], Lobby:''*jandd*??''

=== [[Slackware_install|Slackware]] ===
{{navimg|xsize=48|ysize=48|image=Distributions-slackware.png|link=Slackware_install}}

'''MelKor''' - [http://springrts.com/phpbb/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=10340 Forum:''MelKor'' ], Lobby:''*MelKor*??''

=== [[Mandriva_install|Mandriva]] ===
{{navimg|xsize=48|ysize=48|image=Distributions-mandriva_linux.png|link=Mandriva_install}}
(no one?)

=== [[OpenSUSE_install|OpenSuSe]] ===
{{navimg|xsize=48|ysize=48|image=Distributions-opensuse_linux.png|link=OpenSUSE_install}}
'''Agon''' - [http://springrts.com/phpbb/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=5514 Forum:''Agon''], Lobby:''*Agon|*basket''

'''cghislai''' - [http://springrts.com/phpbb/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=10114 Forum:''cghislai'']

=== [http://projects.springlobby.info/projects/springlobby/wiki/Install#Fedora-10 Fedora] ===
{{navimg|xsize=48|ysize=48|image=Distributions-fedora.png|link=http://projects.springlobby.info/projects/springlobby/wiki/Install#Fedora-10}}
(unknown)

=== [[Gentoo_install|Gentoo]] ===
{{navimg|xsize=48|ysize=48|image=Distributions-gentoo.png|link=Gentoo_install}}
'''Auswaschbar''' - [http://springrts.com/phpbb/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=5613 Forum:''Auswaschbar''], Lobby:''*Auswaschbar''

'''iElectric''', #sy@quakenet:''iElectric''

== Guidelines ==

''Note:'' This section is only of interest for Linux package maintainers.

Here we outline the packaging scheme currently recommended by the engine development team.

=== Binary Distros ===

We recommend using <code>CMAKE_BUILD_TYPE=RELWITHDEBINFO</code>, and later splitting the debug symbols off into separate files with a command like this:

<code>##STUB##</code>

'''main packages (''package'' ~ ''deps''):'''
<pre>
springrts-gamedata
springrts-engine-default ~ springrts-gamedata
springrts-engine-default-dbg ~ springrts-engine
springrts-engine-dedicated
springrts-engine-dedicated-dbg ~ springrts-engine-dedicated
springrts-engine-multithreaded ~ springrts-gamedata
springrts-engine-multithreaded-dbg ~ springrts-engine-multithreaded
springrts-engine-headless ~ springrts-gamedata
springrts-engine-headless-dbg ~ springrts-engine-headless
springrts-unitsync ~ springrts-gamedata
springrts-unitsync-dbg ~ springrts-unitsync
</pre>

'''meta packages:'''
<pre>springrts-engine ~ springrts-engine-default springrts-engine-multithreaded
springrts-engine-dbg ~ springrts-engine springrts-engine-default-dbg springrts-engine-multithreaded-dbg
springrts ~ springrts-engine unitsync
springrts-dbg ~ springrts springrts-engine-dbg unitsync-dbg
</pre>

=== Source Distros ===

<pre>
springrts [default -dedicated -headless multithreaded unitsync]
</pre>

Linux:Packaging

2010-10-15T22:02:29Z

Melkor: /* Slackware */

[[Linux_Page|Linux]] < {{FULLPAGENAME}}

= Linux Packaging =

== Packagers ==

Nicknames and how to best contact them.

=== [[Ubuntu_install|Ubuntu]] ===
{{navimg|xsize=48|ysize=48|image=Distributions-ubuntu.png|link=Ubuntu_install}}

'''det''' - [http://springrts.com/phpbb/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=1213 Forum:''det''], Lobby:''*det*??''

'''Tobi''' - [http://springrts.com/phpbb/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=596 Forum:''Tobi''], Lobby:''[RoX]Tobi''

'''YokoZar''' - [http://springrts.com/phpbb/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=5670 Forum:''YokoZar''], Lobby:''*YokoZar*??''

=== [[Debian_install|Debian]] ===
{{navimg|xsize=48|ysize=48|image=Distributions-debian.png|link=Debian_install}}
'''mammadori''' - [http://springrts.com/phpbb/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=9045 Forum:''mammadori''], Lobby:''*mammadori*??''

'''jandd''' - [http://springrts.com/phpbb/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=9301 Forum:''jandd''], Lobby:''*jandd*??''

=== [[Slackware_install|Slackware]] ===
{{navimg|xsize=48|ysize=48|image=Distributions-slackware.png|link=Slackware_install}}
(no one)

'''MelKor''' - [http://springrts.com/phpbb/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=10340 Forum:''MelKor'' ], Lobby:''*MelKor*??''

=== [[Mandriva_install|Mandriva]] ===
{{navimg|xsize=48|ysize=48|image=Distributions-mandriva_linux.png|link=Mandriva_install}}
(no one?)

=== [[OpenSUSE_install|OpenSuSe]] ===
{{navimg|xsize=48|ysize=48|image=Distributions-opensuse_linux.png|link=OpenSUSE_install}}
'''Agon''' - [http://springrts.com/phpbb/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=5514 Forum:''Agon''], Lobby:''*Agon|*basket''

'''cghislai''' - [http://springrts.com/phpbb/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=10114 Forum:''cghislai'']

=== [http://projects.springlobby.info/projects/springlobby/wiki/Install#Fedora-10 Fedora] ===
{{navimg|xsize=48|ysize=48|image=Distributions-fedora.png|link=http://projects.springlobby.info/projects/springlobby/wiki/Install#Fedora-10}}
(unknown)

=== [[Gentoo_install|Gentoo]] ===
{{navimg|xsize=48|ysize=48|image=Distributions-gentoo.png|link=Gentoo_install}}
'''Auswaschbar''' - [http://springrts.com/phpbb/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=5613 Forum:''Auswaschbar''], Lobby:''*Auswaschbar''

'''iElectric''', #sy@quakenet:''iElectric''

== Guidelines ==

''Note:'' This section is only of interest for Linux package maintainers.

Here we outline the packaging scheme currently recommended by the engine development team.

=== Binary Distros ===

We recommend using <code>CMAKE_BUILD_TYPE=RELWITHDEBINFO</code>, and later splitting the debug symbols off into separate files with a command like this:

<code>##STUB##</code>

'''main packages (''package'' ~ ''deps''):'''
<pre>
springrts-gamedata
springrts-engine-default ~ springrts-gamedata
springrts-engine-default-dbg ~ springrts-engine
springrts-engine-dedicated
springrts-engine-dedicated-dbg ~ springrts-engine-dedicated
springrts-engine-multithreaded ~ springrts-gamedata
springrts-engine-multithreaded-dbg ~ springrts-engine-multithreaded
springrts-engine-headless ~ springrts-gamedata
springrts-engine-headless-dbg ~ springrts-engine-headless
springrts-unitsync ~ springrts-gamedata
springrts-unitsync-dbg ~ springrts-unitsync
</pre>

'''meta packages:'''
<pre>springrts-engine ~ springrts-engine-default springrts-engine-multithreaded
springrts-engine-dbg ~ springrts-engine springrts-engine-default-dbg springrts-engine-multithreaded-dbg
springrts ~ springrts-engine unitsync
springrts-dbg ~ springrts springrts-engine-dbg unitsync-dbg
</pre>

=== Source Distros ===

<pre>
springrts [default -dedicated -headless multithreaded unitsync]
</pre>