Hi, I want to test a bunch of bleeding edge software (scientific) directly from source. However, I am facing the usual issues related to installing from source. The dependencies provided by the distro's package manager are always too old. And, many of the build scripts don't provide an option to uninstall compiled packages from the system cleanly.
That is, I want to be able to test the software without touching the default installation (install to a non standard location). I am willing to compile all required dependencies from source, but the compiled apps should be able to link with custom-compiled SOs, rather than with the distro's version (ie, ld configuration). The apps should also invoke other custom-compiled apps when available. This way, I can hack the source without breaking the default install, and return the system back to normal after experimentation. Can anyone suggest how this is done? A reference doc/page would be nice. I have been googling for it, but can't form the correct search terms to get a meaningful result. Right now, I am looking at Debian package managers' manual for a solution, but not sure if I will get it. Any help is appreciated. with regards, Gokul Das -- "Freedom is the only law". "Freedom Unplugged" http://www.ilug-tvm.org You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "ilug-tvm" group. To control your subscription visit http://groups.google.co.in/group/ilug-tvm/subscribe To post to this group, send email to ilug-tvm@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to ilug-tvm-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For details visit the google group page: http://groups.google.com/group/ilug-tvm?hl=en
