[mythtv-users] Changing from package install to source?

Michael T. Dean mtdean at thirdcontact.com
Mon Jun 11 22:06:40 UTC 2007


On 06/11/2007 03:56 PM, Mike Dent wrote:
> On 6/11/07, Michael T. Dean <mtdean at thirdcontact.com> wrote:
>   
>> On 06/11/2007 09:51 AM, Mike Dent wrote:
>>     
>>> I'm running Ubuntu 6.10 and used the standard apt-get method to install the Myth
>>> packages.
>>> Now I find I'm missing some things which I can only get from compiling
>>> Myth from source.
>> What's missing?  Why not work with the packagers (who seem to be very
>> dedicated to the project based on discussions I've seen in IRC) to get
>> Myth built with the features you need?
>>     
> I suppose that is one option, however it does mean I need to bother
> them (then wait) when I need something new; like currently
> mythzoneminder support and Asterisk support.
> I just thought it easier if I compile my own from source.

But think of all the other people who will benefit if the packages are
made available.  If you compile yourself, anyone else who wants those
packages will have to do the same.

Mike


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