On 4 January 2012 17:55, matthew phillips <mattphillips...@yahoo.com> wrote: > Hi, > > Is there a way to install all the packages at once, e.g. by downloading one > big file? I see Windows and Mac installers here > http://octave.sourceforge.net/index.html but nothing for Linux. I'm not > that expert at Linux so step-by-step instructions would be appreciated. :) > > Matt
Hi Matt don't do this. Installing all packages is bad, you should install only the ones you want and load them as you need them. Some packages shadow core functions changing the way octave behaves. Also, if you have all packages loaded, your search path will be longer thus making octave a bit slower. The reason those files exist for Mac and Windows is because installation in those systems is a complicated process and it would be complicated to provide individual binaries packages for every system. You're using Linux, you don't have to worry with it. Either use pkg install or the repositories from your distribution to install the packages that you actually need. Carnë ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Ridiculously easy VDI. With Citrix VDI-in-a-Box, you don't need a complex infrastructure or vast IT resources to deliver seamless, secure access to virtual desktops. With this all-in-one solution, easily deploy virtual desktops for less than the cost of PCs and save 60% on VDI infrastructure costs. Try it free! http://p.sf.net/sfu/Citrix-VDIinabox _______________________________________________ Octave-dev mailing list Octave-dev@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/octave-dev
