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2. Installation


2.1 How to obtain KNode

Knode can be found on http://software.freepage.de/cthurner/index.html


2.2 Requirements

In order to successfully compile Knode, you need KDE 1.1 libraries (can be found on ftp://ftp.kde.org/pub/kde/.
You will also need Qt library, minimum version 1.42.


2.3 Compilation and installation

In order to compile and install Knode on your system, execute the following commands in your Knode directory :


> ./configure
> make
> su
> make install
A Knode menu item will be appear in your KDE menu in the "Internet" submenu.

IMPORTANT: Since Version 0.1.5 a file-format of KNode has changed. If you are upgrading from a Version before 0.1.5, you will have to convert your old files.
This can be done by starting KNode in an xterm with the "-c" option followed by the number of the version you are upgrading from. This has to be done after the installation of the new version.

Example: Upgrade from 0.1.1 to 0.1.6
1. Install version 0.1.6 as described above.
2. Open an xterm or kvt and type the following : knode -c 0.1.1
3. Enjoy the new features of KNode ;-)


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