FlightGear CVS
Introduction
Many FlightGear developers use CVS, a Concurrent Versions System to store all of the files required to compile and build FlightGear. CVS keeps track of every update as developers around the world work together, concurrently, to create new versions of the files.
This means the newest features, fixes, and additions to FlightGear, which are still in development, are available in CVS before they are available in the stable release. CVS is a tool for users who want to build the newest possible version of FlightGear from source code, or experiment with new aircraft or other features which are not yet available in the stable release version.
However, CVS is a tool for advanced users and developers. Using CVS can expose the user to unstable features which spew ugly error messages or crash the computer. To prevent bugs and errors, CVS aircraft may require the user to compile the matching CVS version of FlightGear. Fortunately, CVS is not required, even for advanced users, to use the stable release versions of FlightGear. See Getting Started for info on using FlightGear without CVS.
FlightGear CVS Links
- The FlightGear CVS repository is available at FlightGear CVS
- The CVS Changelog shows all updates made to the CVS repository.
How to Use FlightGear CVS
Windows
- Flightgear 1.0 to CVS : Piece of Cake
- Using TortoiseCVS with FlightGear
- Keeping FlightGear (win32) up to date without compiling
Linux
- (Ubuntu/Debian): Just use the download_and_compile.sh script, instructions here:Scripted_Compilation_on_Linux_Debian/Ubuntu
- Manual step by step instructions: http://wiki.flightgear.org/index.php/Building_FlightGear_-_Linux
Mac
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