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= Install from binary distribution = | = Install from binary distribution = | ||
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| + | A copy of the latest binary distribution may sometimes be available for purchase on CD at Cafepress http://www.cafeshops.com/vegastrike.7992843 | ||
== Windows == | == Windows == | ||
=== Installing === | === 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). | ||
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| − | * Component selection | + | * Component selection. Note that the Vega Strike files are required to play Vega Strike, and the Music files are recommended for full immersion in the game. |
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* Installing ... | * Installing ... | ||
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| − | * Display Manual? | + | * Display Manual? To view the Player's Guide you will need a .pdf reader. |
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| − | * Display Story? | + | * Display Story? Do you want to read the Vega Strike Introduction? |
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Revision as of 05:17, 15 March 2005
 Vegastrike:Features
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 Manual
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Manual:Running Vegastrike 
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A short guide on how to install Vegastrike under various operation systems.
Contents
See also
- Howto list
- HowTo#Installing - Installing/compiling Howtos
- FAQ:Installing - Frequently Asked Questions on installing.
Install from binary distribution
Obtain the correct file from the following link: http://vegastrike.sourceforge.net/files/index.html
A copy of the latest binary distribution may sometimes be available for purchase on CD at Cafepress http://www.cafeshops.com/vegastrike.7992843
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 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?
- Startmenu 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
