In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to install 0 A.D. on Debian Latest. 0 A.D. is a free, open-source, cross-platform real-time strategy game that is available for various operating systems, including Linux, Windows, and Mac. It offers captivating gameplay, engaging graphics, and a user-friendly interface that are perfect for both beginners and advanced gamers.
Before you start installing 0 A.D. on Debian Latest, you must have the following prerequisites:
Firstly, ensure that your Debian Latest operating system is up to date. To do that, open a terminal window and type the following commands:
sudo apt update
sudo apt upgrade
This will update your system and ensure that any necessary packages are installed.
Next, install the dependencies required by 0 A.D. by typing the following command in your terminal:
sudo apt install libboost-dev libcurl4-openssl-dev libsdl2-dev
libsdl2-image-dev libsdl2-mixer-dev libsdl2-net-dev libsdl2-ttf-dev
libglew-dev libglm-dev libpng-dev libfreetype6-dev libharfbuzz-dev
libicu-dev libprotobuf-dev protobuf-compiler cmake build-essential git
gettext libnspr4 libnss3 libjpeg62-turbo
You will be prompted to enter your password. Enter your password to continue.
To install 0 A.D., we need to clone the game's repository from GitHub. Type the following command in your terminal to clone the repository:
git clone https://github.com/0ad/0ad.git
Once you have cloned the repository, navigate to the 0ad directory by typing the following command:
cd 0ad
Next, type the following commands to compile and install the game:
```./configure
make -j$(nproc)
sudo make install
The ./configure command will configure the game based on your system's settings. The make command will compile the game, and the make install command will install the game on your system.
Once the installation is complete, you can launch the game by typing 0ad in your terminal.
Congratulations! You now have 0 A.D. installed on your Debian Latest operating system.
In this tutorial, we have shown you how to install 0 A.D., a free, open-source real-time strategy game, on Debian Latest. It offers an exciting gaming experience and a user-friendly interface that is perfect for both beginners and advanced gamers. We hope this tutorial was helpful in installing the game.
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