Re: octave install

[Tatsuro MATSUOKA]

--- On Sat, 2014/4/5, johnrobinson  wrote:

> I have a problem trying to install octave from source on a Linux system,
> according to online manual
> there are a lot of third party dependency's which means i have to abandon
> install and instead use a pre compiled OLD version for my distro or spend
> years searching for and installing the extras, since most package managers
> can detect redundant installs why not include them ? 
> The problem is that I use my computers professionally and are as such
> strictly forbidden direct access  to the internet as malware of any
> description could have severe financial implications.
> This post is written on a "disposable laptop" using a mobile internet
> connection. which provides only a Slow and Limited data allowance.
> I often have this problem for example:- web installers on Windows, also web
> based manuals and help which demand permanent internet connection.
> my question is what is the problem in providing the third party dependency's
> in the source package is it something as silly as licensing? (as they are
> free anyway) Closed source I  accept may be different matter.
> Also I accept that different packages may be needed for different platforms.
> I cant imagine in this day and age storage space to be the reason.
> I know a lot of people who keep their mission critical computers away from
> the internet as well as people in remote (me) or third world locations,so i
> am not the only one who is not "permanently connected". 
> some views on this matter would be appreciated. Thanks 


What is the distribution of your Linux? For example, Debian or Ubuntu or Redhat 
or .....
I have built Octave 3.8.1 on Ubuntu according the instruction on the web site:

http://blogs.bu.edu/mhirsch/2013/12/compiling-octave-3-8/

Regards

Tatsuro