[Kmymoney] What do I need to be able to compile from git?

[Allan]

On 26/06/12 14:26, Jack wrote:
> On 2012.06.26 07:01, Magnus Larsson wrote:
>> Hi!
>>
>> I am trying to compile KMM from git. I have downloaded the source, and
>> installed a number of dev libraries, but still get errors when doing
>> the configure (first step). Is there a list of dependecies somewhere,
>> needed to compile (more specific than on the git page)?
>
> In addition to Thomas' response, a good way to start checking for
> dependencies is to check the dependencies of your distribution's KMM
> package, and install the corresponding devel packages. Unfortunately,
> this only gives you the first level, so you often still need to
> - try to configure/compile
> - find the next error
> - figure out which package is missing
> - install it
> repeat, often many times. As you have discovered, it is not always easy
> to figure out which package is missing. I think this is a task that must
> be learned over time, often asking for help here, on the -devel list, or
> on IRC.
>
> Jack

Another way is to look in the top-level CMakeLists.txt.  For instance, 
libalkimia 4.3.2 and GMP are needed.  Back on the Git page, The Debian 
dependencies are listed, although some of those are 'conditional', 
depending on the user's need for OFX (libaqbanking, libgwenhywfar, libofx.)

Allan