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Fine Linux Downloading and Installation Instructions

Still under construction

Click on the links below for instructions on the type of install you want to do:


Easy Installation (Using Pre-compiled Binaries)

  • Download the binary and library files:
    • Go to the Fine project page: http://sourceforge.net/projects/fine.
    • In the 'Latest File Releases' section, click on the Fine package 'Download' link.
    • Download the binaries tarball: fine-0.X.X-linux-XXX-i386.tgz.
  • Goto the installation directory:
    cd /usr/local
  • Unzip the files:
    tar -zxvf fine-0.X.X-linux-XXX-i386.tgz
  • Add '/usr/local/fine/bin' to your path or create symbolic links to the executables:
    cd /usr/local/bin
    ln -s /usr/local/fine/bin/fine fine
    ln -s /usr/local/fine/bin/ftc ftc
    ln -s /usr/local/fine/bin/brief brief
    ln -s /usr/local/fine/bin/cleanup cleanup
  • (Optional) Get the complete sources:
    • Go to the Fine project page: http://sourceforge.net/projects/fine.
    • In the 'Latest File Releases' section, click on the Fine package 'Download' link.
    • Download the sources tarball: fine-0.X.X-src.tgz.


Using the Install Script

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Do It Yourself

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Your suggestions, comments, etc. are most welcome, please e-mail me at sedwards@xmission.com.

Copyright (C) 2002 - J. Scott Edwards - sedwards@xmission.com - http://fine.sourceforge.net
You are hereby granted permission to copy this information, in whole or in part, as long as this copyright notice is retained.

Updated: 9-Mar-2002

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