Galep for Linux

galep-linux-alpha1 21.08.03

How to install the galep-linux-software ?

The galep-software should be linux distribution independend but there are some packages
you will need for a successfully setup.
Later we will have an install-wizard so the setup-procedure will become easier in the future.

Requirements

• The first of all: You have to become a root-like user before the installation process can begin!
• gcc and make must be installed because we have to build the Galep device-driver for your kernel and your plattform.
• You have to use a linux kernel like 2.4.XXXX to avoid problems while the build process.
  (type uname -r to check out this if you are unsure about your running kernel and it's version)
• The kernel-headers or better the kernel sources are required to build the device driver.
• You will need a X-Server and it's recommened to use a window manager like "kde" or "gnome" or ...
• GLIBC must be installed (at least glibc6_2.3.2x).
• The bzip2 and the tar utility must be installed. (Should allways be the case.)

Installation steps

1. Go to the /usr/local/ directory...
   cd /usr/local/
   
   
2. Copy the galep-archive...
   cp My-DownLoad-Directory/galep-linux-alpha1.tar.bz2 /usr/local/


3. Unpack the galep-software distribution...
   tar -xjf galep-linux-alpha1.tar.bz2 (this can take a few seconds...)
   After theese steps you have a new directory named "galep"!
   Change to this directory typing:
   cd galep
   ls - and you will see what files we shipped:
   
   • device-driver
   • galep-software
   • setup (an executable setup-script)
   • load-galep-driver (an executable that trys to load the kernel module)
   • install.html (this file)
   • ReadMe!
   • uninstall


4. It's time to type
   ./setup
   
   
5. Now it should be possible to run
   ./start-galep
   NOTE that you have to run the application from this directory (in the moment).
   Another fact is that you have to load the device-driver manualy before you can execute the program as non privileged user.
   The "start-galep" - script loads the device-driver automaticaly only as root!


6. Known problems
• If there are problems with your GLIBC version, please make sure you have installed at least glibc-6_2.3.2!
• If the application does not start with the message "cannot connect to X server :0.0" please try starting a x-server or type xhost+ in a root-console.
7. Get a first impression and rember that it is an alpha-release - or tell me what went wrong...

Best regards,
Peer Georgi peer (at) peer-ware (dot) de