HOWTO compile GAIM-0.80

[Andrew]

First of all, you need the tarball available at
 <http://gaim.sourceforge.net/>

1-  Do you have a RPM version already installed?
yes ==>	Delete it with 'rpm -evh --nodeps gaim' then move on
no  ==>	Move on
# Deleting existing GAIM may not be mandatory but according to 
# the FAQ you may find yourself running the old rpm-installed version
# even after a successful compilation. If you are actually 
# running a compiled version deletion is superflux.

2-  Do you have all it ask for compiling? 
	-gcc and friends (automake, autoconf, gettext...)
	-GTK+2.0
	-mozilla-nss and mozilla-nss-devel (needed for MSN protocol)
	-mozilla-nspr and mozilla-nspr-devel (needed for MSN protocol)
	-libgtkspell (Optional, only if you want spell-check)

3-  Un-tar, get ready and go:
	]# check gpg integrity ??
	]# tar zxvf gaim-0.80.tar.gz
	]# cd gaim-0.80
	]# ./configure
 <http://gaim.sourceforge.net/faq.php>
# NOTE: this how-to will leave GAIM without GtkSpell support. Check-out
# the FAQ for details on how to make use of GtkSpell.

4-  Compile this!
Ok, when ./configure script is done, you'll get "configure complete, now
type 'make'"
	]# make
# Now would be a really great time to read the FAQ!
	]# make check (optional)

5-  Compiled files installation:
	]# su
	]# make install
	]# make clean (optional)
	]# exit

6-  Post-install setups 

6a- Add it in KMenu! (optionnal and if not already there)
	]# kmenuedit
click 'New Item' and fill the appropriate fields.Command is 'gaim'.
GAIM icon reside in 'Application' popup menu.

6b- Enable systray icon
Its in Preferences -> Plugins -> 'System Tray icon'

6c- Add me to your buddy list :)
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Yahoo:	virgule888

Thanks You
-Andrew