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Compiling and developing OpenTTD on MandrakeLinux 10.0 Official

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A quick guide to get started with OpenTTD development on Linux.

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1.) RPMs:

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Most packages that are required for development (like gcc) should already be installed on your box. You will require those RPMs additionally:

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- libsdl1.2-devel-1.2.7-2mdk

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- subversion-1.0.1-1mdk (+ dependencies)

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- libsvn_ra_svn1_0-1.0.1-1mdk

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2.) Subversion:

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To obtain the source code from the subversion server type

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  $ svn co svn://svn.openttd.com/openttd/trunk openttd

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from command line to dump the code into the directory 'openttd'.

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To update your working copy to the latest revision use

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  $ svn update

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Don't worry, your version will be merged with the latest version.

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The command

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  $ svn diff > mypatch.diff

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creates a patch file (aka diff file) which you can submit to the developers to share your improvements.

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You can undo changes to a file with

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  $svn revert filename

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3.) Required data files:

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Copy the following files from Transport Tycoon Deluxe to openttd/data/

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  sample.cat

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  trg1r.grf

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  trgcr.grf

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  trghr.grf

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  trgir.grf

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  trgtr.grf

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(Alternatively you can use the TTD GRF files from the DOS version: TRG1.GRF, TRGC.GRF, TRGH.GRF, TRGI.GRF, TRGT.GRF. Those filenames have to be uppercase to be detected correctly. A few minor graphical glitches with the DOS graphics remain. E.g. the autorail button in the rail toolbar doesn't look as nice as with the Windows graphics.)

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4.) Compiling and running:

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Compile OpenTTD with

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  $ make

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and run it with

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  $ ./ttd

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5.) Playing the soundtrack:

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If you want the original TTD music you need to copy the whole /gm/ directory from Windows. Additionally the TiMidity driver is required:

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  TiMidity++-2.12.0-0.pre1.4mdk (+ dependencies)

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To run OpenTTD with music support type

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  $ ./ttd -m extmidi

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X.) Last Update: $Date: 2004-06-01 19:08:09 +0200 (Tue, 01 Jun 2004) $

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    Written for revision $Rev: 710 $