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i am using Ubuntu and went to install fluxbox and get the error
configure: error: Fluxbox requires the X Window System libraries and headers.
how can i get theese, i ...
- 12-27-2005 #1Just Joined!
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Fluxbox install
i am using Ubuntu and went to install fluxbox and get the error
configure: error: Fluxbox requires the X Window System libraries and headers.
how can i get theese, i have tried
xlibs-dev
x-window-system-dev
and cant find extcat, but have downloaded similar, wondered if anyone knew how to help
thanks
- 12-27-2005 #2Linux User
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THIS page lists the deps that Ubuntu has for the Fluxbox desktop. If they are all installed then the problem is most likely an issue with APT. Review the list and ensure they are on your system.
It may be that your sole purpose in life is simply to serve as a warning to others.
- 12-27-2005 #3Just Joined!
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says i need "libimlib2" and "menu" i have downloaded but cant seem to install
- 12-27-2005 #4Linux User
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Place the .deb pkgs in your /home/username directory.
Then issue this command from a terminal:
$ sudo dpkg -i *.debIt may be that your sole purpose in life is simply to serve as a warning to others.
- 12-28-2005 #5Just Joined!
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Thanks, got it working.
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