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Here you will find instructions for compiling and installing KDE from source and suggestions for when compilation doesn't go so smoothly.
Here you will find instructions for compiling and installing KDE from source and suggestions for when compilation doesn't go so smoothly.


* [[Getting_Started/Using Project Neon to contribute to KDE|Using Project Neon to contribute to KDE]]
== Introduction ==
* [[Getting_Started/EasyStartDevelopmentOnDebian | Build, change and run packaged KDE applications on Debian]]


== Other Platforms ==
== Extra Information ==
KDE can also be built on platforms other than Linux.  For more details please see the relevant page:


The build process described in these pages is kept as simple and generic as possible, but it is generally assumed you are building KDE4 on Linux.  Extra information about building KDE under specific platforms or conditions can be found at the following links:
* [[../Older_KDE_Versions]Building KDE3 or KDE2]
* [[Getting_Started/Using Project Neon to contribute to KDE|Project Neon on Kubuntu]]
* [[Getting_Started/EasyStartDevelopmentOnDebian|Debian]]
* [[/FreeBSD|FreeBSD]]
* [[/FreeBSD|FreeBSD]]
* [[/Windows|Microsoft Windows]]
* [[/Windows|Microsoft Windows]]
* [[/Mac_OS_X|Apple Mac OS X]]
* [[/Mac_OS_X|Apple Mac OS X]]
 
* [[Getting_Started/Build/KDE4/on_virtual_machines|On a Virtual Machine]].
==Build Notes for Special Users==
 
* '''Distribution managers''' may be interested in [[Getting_Started/Build/KDE4/on_virtual_machines|installing KDE SC using a virtual machine]].
* '''Core developers''' may want to use a [[Developer_Setups|common KDE developer setup]] (this page is not complete).


== Build Environment ==
== Build Environment ==
The KDE Build System requires certain environment settings before it can build KDE software.  There are also further shortcut settings you can configure to make your like easier.  You can find the details of these on the [[../Environment|Build Environment]] page.
The KDE Build System requires certain environment settings before it can build KDE software.  There are also further shortcut settings you can configure to make your like easier.  You can find the details of these on the [[../Environment|Build Environment]] page.


==Qt==
== Build Requirements ==
Building and running KDE software requires a number of supporting tools and libraries to be installed on your system.  You can find the details of these on the [[../Requirements|Build Requirements]] page.
 
== Qt ==


''In each installation scenario above, Qt is installed in the most appropriate way.'' For your reference, there are three ways to install it:
''In each installation scenario above, Qt is installed in the most appropriate way.'' For your reference, there are three ways to install it:
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; Main Qt
; Main Qt
: Get it straight from Nokia, experience the latest cool features and bugfixes (and regressions!). Bear in mind though, that applications which reside in master can only depend on a certain "highest" Qt version. This is because distributions either lag behind, or it is at an awkward time in the KDE Release Schedule, which could end up granting us a loss in stability. Other applications, like KDevelop, Amarok, and applications in playground, etc. have their own rules.
: Get it straight from Nokia, experience the latest cool features and bugfixes (and regressions!). Bear in mind though, that applications which reside in master can only depend on a certain "highest" Qt version. This is because distributions either lag behind, or it is at an awkward time in the KDE Release Schedule, which could end up granting us a loss in stability. Other applications, like KDevelop, Amarok, and applications in playground, etc. have their own rules.


== Building The Source ==
== Building The Source ==
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== Troubleshooting the build ==
== Troubleshooting the build ==
See [[Getting_Started/Build/KDE4/Troubleshooting|Troubleshooting]]
See [[../Troubleshooting|Troubleshooting]]


Compile and Linking errors are frequent sources of discouragement. Make careful note of the first occurrence of an error in your build process. It could be as simple as a bad environment variable, an unexpected version of a library or missing prerequisite.   
Compile and Linking errors are frequent sources of discouragement. Make careful note of the first occurrence of an error in your build process. It could be as simple as a bad environment variable, an unexpected version of a library or missing prerequisite.   

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Getting Started/Build

Here you will find instructions for compiling and installing KDE from source and suggestions for when compilation doesn't go so smoothly.

Introduction

Extra Information

The build process described in these pages is kept as simple and generic as possible, but it is generally assumed you are building KDE4 on Linux. Extra information about building KDE under specific platforms or conditions can be found at the following links:

Build Environment

The KDE Build System requires certain environment settings before it can build KDE software. There are also further shortcut settings you can configure to make your like easier. You can find the details of these on the Build Environment page.

Build Requirements

Building and running KDE software requires a number of supporting tools and libraries to be installed on your system. You can find the details of these on the Build Requirements page.

Qt

In each installation scenario above, Qt is installed in the most appropriate way. For your reference, there are three ways to install it:

KDE-Qt (Recommended)
Previously known as qt-copy -- This is the minimum version of Qt any of your users are expected to have. It is also the recommended one. Some bugs may be fixed in new Qt, so you may have to work-around bugs in lower versions, including this one. However, it's generally considered more stable, since we manually sync releases from Main Qt, as well as our own patches which also fix bugs not already fixed in Main Qt.
System Qt
Often the easiest way to go, because most people have it already, you may have to install the QCA plugin as root though. However, depending on how up-to-date your distribution is (most aren't) and if you are running KDE from master, then your Qt will probably be far too old.
Main Qt
Get it straight from Nokia, experience the latest cool features and bugfixes (and regressions!). Bear in mind though, that applications which reside in master can only depend on a certain "highest" Qt version. This is because distributions either lag behind, or it is at an awkward time in the KDE Release Schedule, which could end up granting us a loss in stability. Other applications, like KDevelop, Amarok, and applications in playground, etc. have their own rules.

Building The Source

KDE 4 (Development version, trunk)
Instructions for installing the latest and greatest KDE development source code on:


Old Versions
Instructions for building older KDE versions.
Coexisting Versions
Directions to build multiple KDE versions on the same machine simultaneously.
FAQ
Help with errors and other questions you might have.

Troubleshooting the build

See Troubleshooting

Compile and Linking errors are frequent sources of discouragement. Make careful note of the first occurrence of an error in your build process. It could be as simple as a bad environment variable, an unexpected version of a library or missing prerequisite.

Please review your logs and do searches for fixes. If you cannot find a solution, try Build/KDE4/Errors, the IRC channel, and the mailing lists. You can post your detailed issue from Build/Stories.

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