Xpertmud:Getting Started:Ubuntu Guide

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Install xpertmud

1.) Update all packages and reboot if needed.

2.) Install the following packages using Synpatic Package Manager under the Systems -> Administration menu:

Note: Just use the search for each item and mark them when they came up. Accept the dependencies recommended.

  • build-essential
  • subversion
  • automake
  • libperl-dev
  • qt3-apps-dev
  • qt3-assistant
  • qt3-designer
  • qt3-dev-tools
  • kde
  • kde-devel
  • kde-devel-extras
  • python-dev
  • ruby
  • ruby1.8-dev

3.) Check for updates and reboot if needed by using System -> Administration -> Update Manager

4.) Open a Terminal Applications -> Accessories -> Terminal

5.) Download the latest version via subversion by typing in the terminal at the prompt: 

svn co https://xpertmud.svn.sourceforge.net/svnroot/xpertmud/trunk xpertmud

It will download the source files then respond with "Checked out revision ####."

6.) Go to the /home/<yourusername>/xpertmud/xpertmud directory by typing in the terminal at the prompt: 

cd /home/<yourusername>/xpertmud/xpertmud

7.) Start the install process by typing in the terminal at the prompt: 

make -f Makefile.dist

It will say..."Don't forget to run ./configure" "If you haven't done so in a while, run ./configure --help"

8.) Now do the configure script by typing in the terminal at the prompt: 

./configure --prefix=/home/<yourusername>/.kde --disable-python

It will say... "Good - your configure finished. Start make now"

9.) Start make by typing in the terminal at the prompt" 

make

It will run for a while and then when the prompt returns...

10.) Do the install by typing in the terminal at the prompt: 

make install

It will run for a while and then when the prompt returns...

11.) Clean up the install directory by typing in the terminal at the prompt: 

make clean

12.) You now have a fresh install of xpertmud. The bin "xpertmud" is located in /home/<yourusername>/.kde/bin and the rest of the files are in /home/<yourusername>/.kde/share/apps/xpertmud


Create Icon and Launcher

1.) Copy the icon files to the right spot by typing in the terminal at the prompt: 

sudo cp /home/<yourusername>/xpertmud/xpertmud/xpertmud/*.png /usr/share/pixmaps

sudo cp /home/<yourusername>/xpertmud/xpertmud/xpertmud/*.xpm /usr/share/pixmaps

2.) Create a launcher for the program by Right clicking on the Applications menu and select Edit Menus.

3.) Go to the Games section.

4.) Select + New Item

5.) Add the following:

  • For type select Application
  • For name type Xpertmud
  • For Command type /home/<yourusername>/.kde/bin/xpertmud
  • For Comment I typed Xpertmud Scriptable Telnet Client
  • Click the Icon button, slide down and select the xpertmud.xpm

6.) Save and exit menu editing.

7.) Now under Applications -> Games you have Xpertmud.

Note: I add it to the panel by right clicking on it and "Add this launcher to Panel"

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