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Thank you for your interest in [[FlightGear]]! This '''FAQ''' lists some of the most commonly asked questions. Please create a topic at | Thank you for your interest in [[FlightGear]]! This '''FAQ''' lists some of the most commonly asked questions. Please create a topic at {{forum link|text=our forum}} if you cannot find the answer on your problem(s). | ||
== Distribution == | == Distribution == | ||
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Also ensure that you have some implementation of OpenGL with glut support with the appropriate header files. Linux users with nVidia cards should make sure you have the latest drivers from nVidia. Other Linux users make sure you have Mesa3D (http://mesa3d.org/) and your X server installed correctly. | Also ensure that you have some implementation of OpenGL with glut support with the appropriate header files. Linux users with nVidia cards should make sure you have the latest drivers from nVidia. Other Linux users make sure you have Mesa3D (http://mesa3d.org/) and your X server installed correctly. | ||
If your problems persist, ask in the | If your problems persist, ask in the {{forum link|text=FlightGear forum}}, on [[IRC]] or subscribe to our FlightGear-Users [[mailing list]] and let us know what problem you're having. | ||
=== What is SimGear, and why do I need it? === | === What is SimGear, and why do I need it? === | ||
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=== Is there support for any military scenarios like dog fighting or bomb dropping? === | === Is there support for any military scenarios like dog fighting or bomb dropping? === | ||
Yes. Check out the [[Bombable]] add on and | Yes. Check out the [[Bombable]] add on and the {{forum link|t=5742|title=Bombable}}. There are also third-party bombing scenarios for the [[A-10]] and other aircraft with armament, like the [[North American OV-10A Bronco]], [[General Dynamics F-16]] and [[F-117 Nighthawk]]. | ||
=== Flying issues === | === Flying issues === | ||
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== Problems == | == Problems == | ||
=== X doesn't work / is broken / is wrong / won't run === | === X doesn't work / is broken / is wrong / won't run === | ||
FlightGear is a very complex program. If you need help in general usage of the game you'll find it at the [[Portal:User|User portal]] and | FlightGear is a very complex program. If you need help in general usage of the game you'll find it at the [[Portal:User|User portal]] and on the {{forum link|text=FlightGear forum}}. | ||
If your problem is instead software crashes, you're getting errors, etc..., please consider following the indications in [[Troubleshooting problems]]. | If your problem is instead software crashes, you're getting errors, etc..., please consider following the indications in [[Troubleshooting problems]]. | ||