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Assuming you are root, do: | Assuming you are root, do: | ||
cd /usr/local/src | cd /usr/local/src | ||
<b>Note:</b> When tracking a fast changing software like FlightGear/CVS it is highly advisable to install it in a separate directory. That way one can also easily build and reinstall without being root, which greatly reduces the risk of messing up one's system. | |||
To install in a directory of your choice add the <tt>--prefix</tt> argument to configure. E.g. <tt>./configure --prefix=$HOME/FlightGear</tt>. I would recommend installing all of OSG, plib, SimGear and FlightGear with the same prefix. | |||
=== Getting and compiling SimGear === | === Getting and compiling SimGear === | ||