44.1.1 Installation Methods

FreeM allows the following installation methods:

Binary Repository

On recent versions the Ubuntu and Debian distributions of GNU/Linux, we provide package repositories from which FreeM may easily be installed. See the FreeM Wiki for more information, and https://packages.coherent-logic.com for instructions.

If available, this is the simplest method of installing FreeM.

Binary Packages

We provide binary packages of FreeM for dpkg and rpm-based distributions of GNU/Linux, and pkgadd packages for Solaris 8-10. If you cannot use repositories, this is the easiest option.

See https://freem.coherent-logic.com/binaries.cfm for downloads and instructions.

Source Archive

If you prefer installing from source, we recommend that you download the latest .tar.gz file from https://freem.coherent-logic.com/downloads.cfm, and follow these steps:

$ gunzip freem-<version>.tar.gz
$ tar xf freem-<version>.tar
$ cd freem
$ ./configure # see the Build Configuration section for optional flags
$ make
$ sudo make install

Once this process has been completed, you may proceed to Initial Configuration.

Installation from source archive is the most challenging but flexible supported option for advanced users.

CVS Repository

If you wish to try the bleeding-edge development version of FreeM, you may do so by following these steps:

$ cvs -d :pserver:anonymous@cvs.coherent-logic.com:/home/cvsroot co freem
$ cd freem
$ ./autogen.sh
$ ./configure # see the Build Configuration section for optional flags
$ make
$ sudo make install

Once this process has been completed, you may proceed to Initial Configuration.

This installation method is by far the most complicated, and is intended only for those who wish to contribute to FreeM development. It is not intended for end users, and no technical support will be provided.

See the Contributor Guide on the FreeM Wiki for more information.

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