Hi Bill, Yes, I wouldn't recommend that method for general use. update-alternatives is used allot with things like GCC tool chain testing, JRE environments etc.
I'll probably just install another Ubuntu image (16.04), as that's easier (and safer), but there are issues for me elsewhere (non-JT related) on 16.04 that has kept me moving to 16.04 completely. 73's Greg, KI7MT On 07/01/2016 08:44 AM, Bill Somerville wrote: > On 01/07/2016 15:02, KI7MT wrote: >> I'll test this today, but, in theory, one should be able to use the QT >> opensource-installer for Linux and then update-alternatives, something >> along the lines of: >> >> * sudo update-alternatives --install "/usr/bin/qmake" qmake >> "/opt/Qt5.5.1/5.5.1/gcc_64/bin/qmake" 1 >> >> * sudo update-alternatives --set qmake /opt/Qt5.5.1/5.5.1/gcc_64/bin/qmake >> >> Obviously, one needs to change the version / path to match what and >> where the new QT5 version is installed. > > Hi Greg, > > not sure I understand, surely it would be easiest to upgrade the o/s > version rather than mess around with installing multiple versions of Qt. > Debian and RedHat already have Qt 4 and Qt 5, adding another Qt 5 > version is asking for problems. > > 73 > Bill > G4WJS. > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Attend Shape: An AT&T Tech Expo July 15-16. Meet us at AT&T Park in San Francisco, CA to explore cutting-edge tech and listen to tech luminaries present their vision of the future. This family event has something for everyone, including kids. Get more information and register today. http://sdm.link/attshape _______________________________________________ wsjt-devel mailing list wsjt-devel@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/wsjt-devel
