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A short guide on how to install [[Vegastrike]] under various operation systems. | A short guide on how to install [[Vegastrike]] under various operation systems. | ||
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− | * [[:Category:HowTo| | + | * [[:Category:HowTo|HowTo list]] |
− | * [[HowTos#Installing.2C_Compiling.2C_Programming.2C_etc| | + | * [[HowTos#Installing.2C_Compiling.2C_Programming.2C_etc|HowTos#Installing]] - Installing/compiling Howtos |
− | * [[FAQ:Installing | + | * [[FAQ:Installing]] - Frequently Asked Questions on installing. |
− | = | + | = Install from binary distribution = |
− | + | Obtain the correct file from the | |
− | [http://vegastrike.sourceforge.net/files/index.html | + | [http://vegastrike.sourceforge.net/files/index.html Downloads Page] |
− | + | A copy of the latest binary distribution may sometimes be available for purchase on CD at [http://www.cafeshops.com/vegastrike.7992843 Cafepress] | |
== Windows == | == Windows == | ||
− | === | + | === Installing === |
− | * Vega Strike | + | * Vega Strike is packaged in a self-installable, executable program. Locate this file (either from your download or on the CD), then double click to execute. It will begin verifying the installer (be patient, this will take a short while). Read the License Agreement (a copy can be accessed online at the website as well as in the program directories). |
http://vegastrike.sourceforge.net/albums/wiki_manual/windows_installer_icon_x_x_x.png | http://vegastrike.sourceforge.net/albums/wiki_manual/windows_installer_icon_x_x_x.png | ||
− | * | + | * Component selection. Note that the Vega Strike files are required to play Vega Strike, and that the music files are recommended for full immersion in the game. |
;:[http://vegastrike.sourceforge.net/gallery/wiki_manual/windows_installer_components_0_4_3 http://vegastrike.sourceforge.net/albums/wiki_manual/windows_installer_components_0_4_3.thumb.png] | ;:[http://vegastrike.sourceforge.net/gallery/wiki_manual/windows_installer_components_0_4_3 http://vegastrike.sourceforge.net/albums/wiki_manual/windows_installer_components_0_4_3.thumb.png] | ||
− | * | + | * Destination folder selection |
− | * | + | ;:[http://vegastrike.sourceforge.net/gallery/wiki_manual/windows_installer_destination_folder_0_4_3 http://vegastrike.sourceforge.net/albums/wiki_manual/windows_installer_destination_folder_0_4_3.thumb.png] |
+ | * Installing ... | ||
;:[http://vegastrike.sourceforge.net/gallery/wiki_manual/windows_installer_during_installation_0_4_3 http://vegastrike.sourceforge.net/albums/wiki_manual/windows_installer_during_installation_0_4_3.thumb.png] | ;:[http://vegastrike.sourceforge.net/gallery/wiki_manual/windows_installer_during_installation_0_4_3 http://vegastrike.sourceforge.net/albums/wiki_manual/windows_installer_during_installation_0_4_3.thumb.png] | ||
− | * | + | * Display Manual? To view the Player's Guide you will need a .pdf reader. |
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− | * | + | * Display Story? Do you want to read the Vega Strike Introduction? |
;:[http://vegastrike.sourceforge.net/gallery/wiki_manual/windows_installer_story_question_0_4_3 http://vegastrike.sourceforge.net/albums/wiki_manual/windows_installer_story_question_0_4_3.thumb.png] | ;:[http://vegastrike.sourceforge.net/gallery/wiki_manual/windows_installer_story_question_0_4_3 http://vegastrike.sourceforge.net/albums/wiki_manual/windows_installer_story_question_0_4_3.thumb.png] | ||
− | * | + | * Start Menu after Installation |
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− | === | + | === Uninstalling === |
− | * | + | * Confirmation |
;:[http://vegastrike.sourceforge.net/gallery/wiki_manual/windows_uninstaller_1_0_4_3 http://vegastrike.sourceforge.net/albums/wiki_manual/windows_uninstaller_1_0_4_3.thumb.png] | ;:[http://vegastrike.sourceforge.net/gallery/wiki_manual/windows_uninstaller_1_0_4_3 http://vegastrike.sourceforge.net/albums/wiki_manual/windows_uninstaller_1_0_4_3.thumb.png] | ||
− | * | + | * Component selection |
;:[http://vegastrike.sourceforge.net/gallery/wiki_manual/windows_uninstaller_2_0_4_3 http://vegastrike.sourceforge.net/albums/wiki_manual/windows_uninstaller_2_0_4_3.thumb.png] | ;:[http://vegastrike.sourceforge.net/gallery/wiki_manual/windows_uninstaller_2_0_4_3 http://vegastrike.sourceforge.net/albums/wiki_manual/windows_uninstaller_2_0_4_3.thumb.png] | ||
− | * | + | * Finished |
;:[http://vegastrike.sourceforge.net/gallery/wiki_manual/windows_uninstaller_3_0_4_3 http://vegastrike.sourceforge.net/albums/wiki_manual/windows_uninstaller_3_0_4_3.thumb.png] <BR/> | ;:[http://vegastrike.sourceforge.net/gallery/wiki_manual/windows_uninstaller_3_0_4_3 http://vegastrike.sourceforge.net/albums/wiki_manual/windows_uninstaller_3_0_4_3.thumb.png] <BR/> | ||
== Linux == | == Linux == | ||
− | === | + | ===Install as a user=== |
* sh vegastrike.run; | * sh vegastrike.run; | ||
− | * | + | * Enter directory to locate the files (default is /home/username/vegastrike); |
− | * | + | * Enter directory to put symlinks to binaries. If you do not have a location for binaries in your $path, uncheck the “install symlinks to binaries" option, then note that the symlink is to the binary in vegastrike/bin/vegastrike.sh. |
− | === | + | ===Install as root=== |
* su; | * su; | ||
* sh vegastrike.run; | * sh vegastrike.run; | ||
− | * | + | * Select path to install files; |
− | * | + | * Install symlinks |
== MacOSX == | == MacOSX == | ||
− | * | + | * Double-click on the dmg image and you will see Vega Strike, Vega Strike Setup and Vega Strike Setup OS X 10.2; |
− | * | + | * Double-click on the setup icon; |
− | * | + | * Choose your options; |
− | * | + | * Double-click on Vega Strike |
− | |||
− | |||
+ | Note: on the Mac you will notice significant performance improvements by running it directly from the dmg file, but you can copy the Vega Strike application and setup into /Applications with no adverse effects aside from a slightly slower startup time. | ||
= Install from source = | = Install from source = | ||
[[HowTo:Checkout CVS|Check out the source]] and head to the correct section below... | [[HowTo:Checkout CVS|Check out the source]] and head to the correct section below... |
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Credits | Manual | Running Vega Strike |
A short guide on how to install Vegastrike under various operation systems.
Contents
See also
- HowTo list
- HowTos#Installing - Installing/compiling Howtos
- FAQ:Installing - Frequently Asked Questions on installing.
Install from binary distribution
Obtain the correct file from the Downloads Page
A copy of the latest binary distribution may sometimes be available for purchase on CD at Cafepress
Windows
Installing
- Vega Strike is packaged in a self-installable, executable program. Locate this file (either from your download or on the CD), then double click to execute. It will begin verifying the installer (be patient, this will take a short while). Read the License Agreement (a copy can be accessed online at the website as well as in the program directories).
- Component selection. Note that the Vega Strike files are required to play Vega Strike, and that the music files are recommended for full immersion in the game.
- Destination folder selection
- Installing ...
- Display Manual? To view the Player's Guide you will need a .pdf reader.
- Display Story? Do you want to read the Vega Strike Introduction?
- Start Menu after Installation
Uninstalling
- Confirmation
- Component selection
- Finished
Linux
Install as a user
- sh vegastrike.run;
- Enter directory to locate the files (default is /home/username/vegastrike);
- Enter directory to put symlinks to binaries. If you do not have a location for binaries in your $path, uncheck the “install symlinks to binaries" option, then note that the symlink is to the binary in vegastrike/bin/vegastrike.sh.
Install as root
- su;
- sh vegastrike.run;
- Select path to install files;
- Install symlinks
MacOSX
- Double-click on the dmg image and you will see Vega Strike, Vega Strike Setup and Vega Strike Setup OS X 10.2;
- Double-click on the setup icon;
- Choose your options;
- Double-click on Vega Strike
Note: on the Mac you will notice significant performance improvements by running it directly from the dmg file, but you can copy the Vega Strike application and setup into /Applications with no adverse effects aside from a slightly slower startup time.
Install from source
Check out the source and head to the correct section below...
Windows (Cygwin)
Just follow the instructions on this page:
HowTo:Cygwin Compiling
Windows (VC++)
Just follow the instructions on this page:
HowTo:VCPP Compiling
Linux
Just follow the instructions on this page:
HowTo:Compile From CVS
MacOSX
Just follow the instructions on this page:
HowTo:Compile From CVS
Does this work under MacOSX? pontiac
Credits | Manual | Running Vega Strike |