amsn.tar.gz doesn't run....

Forum: myDSL Extensions (deprecated)
Topic: amsn.tar.gz doesn't run....
started by: derrickkwa

Posted by derrickkwa on Dec. 22 2004,15:43

i'm kinda new to linux and dsl...i'm running dsl 0.9.1 embedded version...downloading amsn.tar.gz from the mydsl repository (as well as a few other apps). i installed it by going to emelfm and clicking the "mydsl". the icon appears on the desktop and the link is in the mydsl menu. but it doesn't load. all the other mydsl extensions that i downloaded work, except for this.....any idea why?

Posted by ke4nt1 on Dec. 22 2004,15:48

Please read the .info files that are associated with the extensions.

Either using the MyDSL icon or thru the web repository,
both offer easy access to the .info files.

Here is the one for amsn.tar.gz

Title: amsn.tar.gz
Description: Alvaro's MSN messenger
Version: .93
Author: Alvaro J. Iradier Muro
Original-site: http://amsn.sourceforge.net/
Copying-policy: GPL
========================================================
Extension by: tecker
Comments: Please note that it needs the tcltk8.3 dsl to run.
A full featured messenger for one of the most
popular chat clients around.
tecker83[at]NOSAPM-yahoo[dot]net.
Change-log:
06/30/2004 - First version
07/31/2004 - Rebuilt for cross-compat
08/07/2004 - Added TLS to eleminate the extra download
08/07/2004 - Removed dirs/docs - corrected owners/perms
Current: 09/03/2004 - Updated to .93 and moved to opt for lesser ram users.

73
ke4nt

Posted by ico2 on Dec. 22 2004,23:03

would not be too hard to make the mydsl gui system automatically look for tcl and if it is not there then install.

Posted by ico2 on Dec. 22 2004,23:04

and welcome to the forums derrickkwa

Posted by derrickkwa on Dec. 23 2004,01:04

o...thanks for the responses.

they've been really helpful. i think i get it now.

derrick

Posted by tecker on Dec. 25 2004,17:21

CR##!
I haven't been keeping up on this

Sorry everyone, I got some time (school break) and was going to update the DSL package. Now i find that the tcltk8.3 package is missing. Uh oh. I may have to find an old dsl and then incorperate into the package. More to do. Bummer. I will work on it and get a new DSL to ke4nt1 soon. PM if you want the old package. :cool:

Posted by ke4nt1 on Dec. 27 2004,22:42

tecker:
The tcltk8.3.dsl is in the "system" area of the repository..

It is best to have these separate, as we can upgrade the
tcltk8.3.dsl independently , likewise with amsn.tar.gz.

(I think there are new versions for both packages available now.)

Just a note to keep things simple to manage.

Many other programs use the tcltk package..
If a user were to load 2 or more of them on their system,
the possibility exists to have 2 versions in two locations.
This could cause issues..

Best to install the one central package.. when required..

73
ke4nt

Posted by tecker on Dec. 28 2004,03:53

Thats Fine. I forgot to look in the system area but found it. I have the new versions updated. Who do i send them to? I have an non incorperated version for you then and will get it to you asap. Thanks.

Posted by ke4nt1 on Dec. 28 2004,04:38

email them to :
extensions [at] damnsmalllinux [dot] org

Remember to include your updated .info file ( few changes, I'm assuming )
and your md5.txt for your new extension.

73
ke4nt