How do I compile "Marathon" game and install dependencies?

[Woods]

Great thread! [split from http://forums.linuxmint.com/viewtopic.php?f=90&t=97158]

First I would like to congratulate OP on the quite good and descriptive original port!

As it happens, I came across a tarball with dependencies witch some happens to be already installed libraries, others are also tarballs (sdl_net), and the README file inside doesn't helps on how to proceed.

So how do I proceed to install this: https://alephone.lhowon.org/games/marathon.html

It's an old Mac FPS that every one or another old Mac head enjoys playing, aLOT

[LinuxJim]

Great thread!

First I would like to congratulate OP on the quite good and descriptive original port!

As it happens, I came across a tarball with dependencies witch some happens to be already installed libraries, others are also tarballs (sdl_net), and the README file inside doesn't helps on how to proceed.

So how do I proceed to install this: https://alephone.lhowon.org/games/marathon.html

It's an old Mac FPS that every one or another old Mac head enjoys playing, aLOT

This must be compiled from the source code.

The dependencies are listed in the Install.UNIX file. At a minimum, you need the libsdl suite and Boost libraries, and their -dev counterparts to compile it. And, of course, the entire GCC compiler tool chain.

[Woods]

This must be compiled from the source code.

The dependencies are listed in the Install.UNIX file. At a minimum, you need the libsdl suite and Boost libraries, and their -dev counterparts to compile it. And, of course, the entire GCC compiler tool chain.

Compiling is as of yet not my turf, I'll reserve it for later. Now I'll grab a beer and watch something.

But really, thanks- now I know what to do - look for a compiling guide or tutorial. Thanks.

[LinuxJim]

This must be compiled from the source code.

The dependencies are listed in the Install.UNIX file. At a minimum, you need the libsdl suite and Boost libraries, and their -dev counterparts to compile it. And, of course, the entire GCC compiler tool chain.

Compiling is as of yet not my turf, I'll reserve it for later. Now I'll grab a beer and watch something.

But really, thanks- now I know what to do - look for a compiling guide or tutorial. Thanks.

No problem. FYI, everything you need is in the Mint repositories (except for the original Marathon game files).