autoconf for xfce from cvs

[LiNuCe]

Hi,

Here is my [dirty] solution. The fact is that I don't want
to break my system with manual programs installation when
it use a package managment like RPM or DEB. I can make custom
RPM, but I don't want to botter with the "administrative"
part just to install a program I will use only once at this
time.

So, to get a recent, working autoconf for XFCE, I have
installed it in my HOME directory and set PATH to point
first at my HOME's bin directory. Doing so, when invoking
autoconf, the one which resides in my HOME's bin  directory
gets launched.

These are quick instructions to install autoconf in HOME :

   # mkdir local
   # mkdir local/src
   # tar xzf autoconf-${version}.tar.gz
   # cd autoconf-${version}
   # ./configure --prefix=$HOME/local
   # gmake
   # gmake install

Now, you need to tell you shell that there is a directory
to add to your PATH. If you use BASH, add this line in you
~/.bash_profile :

   export PATH=$HOME/local/bin:$PATH

Log out, then log in and try :

   # which autoconf

It should print something like :

   $HOME/local/bin/autoconf (which HOME substitued)

That's all ! You're now ready to try xfce from CVS.
Note that you can install many software you want to try
that way (but not all - XFCE for example that needs to
install the XFCE engine in the GTK+ themes engines
directory).

LiNuCe !
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> > > > I'm trying to install XFCE (cvs) on a COL 3.1.1 system (I
> > > > believe he has updated) however the autogen.sh fails with:
> > > >
> > > > fatal script error. requires autoconf-2.52 or greater, the ver
> > > > on 3.1.1 is 2.13-6
> > > >
> > > > Any caveats in upgrading this beast? Its not my system, I'm
> > > > doing this via ssh, that machine is some 30 km from here. I'd
> > > > hate to flub things up on that machine.
> > >
> > > I'm not aware of any way around this problem.  Either post to the
> > > xfce list, or if you prefer I could inquire on your behalf.
> > 
> > I hate upgrading things on someone elses machine. If this was my
> > machine I'd back up everything and go for it.  I don't see how I can
> > get arround this without upgrading autoconf. If there is a waay, I'd
> > sure would like to know. I would appreciate an inquiry if you would.
> > 
> 
> I'm forwarding this query on bahalf of a requestor on linux-users.  Is
> there any solution to his problem other than upgrading autoconf which
> he is loath to do on someone else's system?
> 
> TIA,
> -- 
> Collins Richey - Denver Area - WWTLRD?

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LiNuCe !