How to Install Open Source Software

Acknowledge that Windows is not a friend of open source software.

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Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: Acknowledge that Windows is not a friend of open source software.

    This is also because it does not come with the make build system, so compiling from source code is harder.

    You will need to install a precompiled version.

    Go to the project website.

    Check for ports of the program.

    Find a port for either Windows or your version of Windows.

    Download and run the installer.

    Once installed, shortcuts will likely be created.

Detailed Guide

This is also because it does not come with the make build system, so compiling from source code is harder.

You will need to install a precompiled version.

Go to the project website.

Check for ports of the program.

Find a port for either Windows or your version of Windows.

Download and run the installer.

Once installed, shortcuts will likely be created.

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