william.crocker@...2677... wrote:
It might be a good idea to inquire (on irc or this list) as to how that wiki page could be updated, and then update it once you find that the solution works. It would certainly be beneficial to others as well.
Oops. Now I have homework.
I will forge ahead and see if I can build Inkscape here in the 19th century. If so, I will document the libraries which I used, their versions and the apparent build order. I can then publish that information, but it will have a finite life-time as with the information referenced above.
The developers, as part of a significant release really need to tell the world how they did it; What libraries are required and what versions. That information should be in the release notes and Wikis should reference up to date release notes, not release notes referencing out of date Wikis as we have here.
This will take some time as I have a low threshold of pain. Nobody is to hold their breath.
Bill
This (up-to-date documentation) could take place in the utopia, which also includes free time for doing everything you want :) That's the reason we have non-dev contributors, who are able to help do some of those maintenance tasks the devs don't have time for.
Why don't you start a new thread with the question (briefly) stated as the subject? That will probably get the attention of the correct people who can answer your questions better than continuing the discussion in this thread.
JF