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lazarus / 32-Linux

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sysgambler · 2014-02-09 22:54

Hi all,

i'm a Delphi programmer and now i need to develop some applications in
a cross plataform environment(Win and linux, at least). So, i'm
searchig for tips or any help for using Lazarus ide.

Things like distro(linux), database access component, configuration,
etc will appreciate.

Thanks in advance.

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edvard · 2014-02-10 00:44

I'm using Debian and running happily, and many others here have used
it successfully on many different Linux platforms. see here:
http://forum.lazarus.freepascal.org/index.php/topic,22992.0.html

For database stuff I'm not very knowledgeable at all, but there is a
sub-forum dedicated to it:
http://forum.lazarus.freepascal.org/index.php/board,16.0.html
and lots of documentation:
http://wiki.freepascal.org/Lazarus_Database_Overview
http://wiki.freepascal.org/Databases

Configuration depends on what you would like it to do.  From the menu,
look under Tools -> Options to configure many aspects of the IDE, and
Project -> Project options for details that are specific to the
project at hand.  I have no experience with Delphi, so I wouldn't know
how to configure Lazarus to run more like it, although I know the
biggest detail is multiple windows vs. single-window views.  Doesn't
bother me, as I am used to working that way from using Gimp, so YMMV.

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Rails · 2014-02-10 00:58

+1 for Debian.

I run Debian unstable (aka Sid). Instead of reinstalling each time a
new version is released, which seems to be common practice for quite a
few users running some of the other distros, I prefer to just keep my
machines current on an as needed basis by updating only relevant
packages.  It's very easy with Debian and seems to be the way most
Debian users do it.

I also use the xfce4 desktop. It is very stable and clean. Some of the
other desktops, not so much.

Whatever you do, avoid Unity.

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sysgambler · 2014-02-10 01:41

Thanks guys, i think that is enough by now.