FlightGear CVS
Many FlightGear developers use CVS, a Concurrent Versions System to store all of the files required to compile and build FlightGear. CVS tracks every update as developers around the world work together concurrently to create new versions of the files.
While new FlightGear features and additions are in development, they are available from CVS before they are available in the standard release version. Using CVS allows a user to build the newest possible version of FlightGear from the latest source code, to experiment with new aircraft or other features. However, it's not a beginner's tool. Using CVS can expose the user to unstable features that show ugly error messages, or crash the computer. Fortunately, very few of FlightGear's advanced features require CVS. (See Getting Started for more info about 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 CVS with FlightGear
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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