[GRASSLIST:4519] Re: grass on sun solaris

[Markus Neteler]

On Wed, Oct 13, 2004 at 09:21:59AM +1000, nicholas.g.lawrence at mainroads.qld.gov.au wrote:
> >> I searched for pre-compiled binaries of GRASS on sunfreeware.com.
> >>
> >> I could not find any.
> >>
> >> Am I not looking properly? Or do the binaries no longer exist?
> >
> >Markus
> >
> >currently there is no recent pre-compiled binary package for
> >SUN on the site. We are seeking for someone to compile it for
> >us (we can assist). I have no more access to SUNs so I cannot
> >provide these binaries.
> >
> >Maybe you can help?
> 
> nick
> 
> I've checked with my IT branch and they say I should be able to
> go ahead and compile, and that handing back the binaries should
> not be a problem, since they are under the GPL.
> 
> I am running Sun Solaris 8 on a sparc 5 machine.
> 
> I am not familiar with unix, but I do realise I need to get
> familiar if I'm going to make grass work.
> 
> What should my first steps be?

The source code package contains a file INSTALL which
explains the procedure. Also have a look at
REQUIREMENTS.html in the same directory which tells
you the minimum requirements to compile GRASS.

Markus