Linker errors
lazarus / 1-Linux

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segfault · 2017-05-22 16:29

Hi,

I'm using FP 3.0.2 on a Linux 32 bit system (Debian based distro) and
am getting errors when trying to compile a program which calls the
ptcgraph unit, which I found out about on the Wiki
(http://wiki.freepascal.org/ptc). They are:

/usr/bin/ld: cannot find -lXxf86vm
/usr/bin/ld: cannot find -lXxf86dga

I'm pretty new to Linux but assume these are telling me that I'm
missing some libraries. I know how to use apt-get but what are the
exact names of the libraries? Google hasn't been much help. Thanks in
advance for any help and sorry for being such a noob.

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Handoko · 2017-05-22 16:46

For Linux users, I suggest you to use Synaptic Package Manager. It
will help you search and install libraries easily.

I checked my Ubuntu Mate using Synaptic and I found I have these
installed (by default):

- libxxf86vm-dev
- libxxf86vm1
- libxxf86vm1: 386

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segfault · 2017-05-22 16:50

Hi Handoko,

Many thanks, problem solved.

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Handoko · 2017-05-22 16:56

Glad to hear it is solved.

We always can find something new to learn in this forum.
Enjoy your stay and have fun.