Re: geting started in Ubuntu

[Thomas Weber]

Hi, 

Am Mittwoch, den 03.10.2007, 10:00 -0500 schrieb Doug Stewart:
> I want to get a complete Linux (umbutu) set up working so I can be a 
> better contributer.

Which release (Dapper, edge, ...)?


> Is there some one out there that would take the time to help me get  
> this working.
>   ( I think we should do this off the list  as most of the help I need 
> is with Linux)

Unless someone objects, I'd prefer the list. Other people might profit
from it later.

 
> first question :
>  from ubuntu's package loader I cant find Octave.

Which repositories do you have activated? Most Octave things are in
Ubuntu's universe.


>  I think the the Debian  package might work but I looked at the debian 
> web site and installed 2 packages but they seem to be only source files. 
> Is there a running executable that I can get?

Uh, no. At least not in the way you probably think (i.e., one .exe).


> If not then how do I compile the ones that I downloaded?
I'd propose to start with the packaged versions (if only to get all
dependencies installed).

Check for a packge called 'octave2.9-headers'.

        Thomas