Install guide for 5.0.0.11 ShowEq

[Zandramas]

Install a fresh version of Redhat Linux 9.0 with all packages <this is the easiest way, you dont need all packages tho, this method takes 6gb>. Be sure to select to have NO FIREWALL. This can sometimes complicate things, and if your using the pc only for showeq, its not a issue for security.

Once linux is installed, go into terminal mode and be sure to login with your root account..
From the root directory type the following commands in this order.
# cvs -dserver:[email protected]:/cvsroot/seq login
When asked for a password, just hit enter <THERE IS NO PASSWORD>.
# cvs -dserver:[email protected]:/cvsroot/seq co
<the smiley faces are (: p) > with no spaces or brackets.
showeq
# cd showeq
# make -f Makefile.dist
# ./configure
# make && make install
# showeq <-----This will start showeq.

You may get errors.. This is ok. The program looks for files in various locations on your system.. Lucky for you, XWINDOWS will make this very easy. You need to add a file <sometimes 2, so lets add both to be safe> from your Windows Pc's everquest folder..
Copy the files eqstr_us.txt and spells_us.txt to your showeq directory in linux.
Then make a directory in linux..
/usr/local/share
Copy the whole showeq directory to this /usr/local/share directory.
It should show /usr/local/share/showeq
You can now exit from the terminal, and RUN the command <showeq> or run the command showeq from the terminal mode in the /root/showeq directory.

Load EQ, and zone in.. If you have the proper hardware <hub> this should be fine. Do NOT use a router unless its uplinked to your hub and the EQ and SHOWEQ pc's are connected to the hub. Hub's allow packets to be broadcast and that's what showeq needs.


Enjoy.. This is exactly what I did to get mine to work..
Procedure from start to finish is about 2 hours max.
Happy hunting.

[kyblze]

I followed your instructions exactly when it was finished i compiled 4.3.22 not 5.0.0.11 did i do something wrong with CVS

[Zandramas]

You can try using these instructions.. Both shall work fine. I dont know why you got the older version.

This is the change
export CVSROOT=server:[email protected]:/cvsroot/seq
cvs login (just hit return when asked for password)
cvs co -r pre_5_0_beta showeq
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Install a fresh version of Redhat Linux 9.0 with all packages <this is the easiest way, you dont need all packages tho, this method takes 6gb>. Be sure to select to have NO FIREWALL. This can sometimes complicate things, and if your using the pc only for showeq, its not a issue for security.

Once linux is installed, go into terminal mode and be sure to login with your root account..
From the root directory type the following commands in this order.
export CVSROOT=server:[email protected]:/cvsroot/seq
cvs login (just hit return when asked for password)
cvs co -r pre_5_0_beta showeq
<the smiley faces are (: p) > with no spaces or brackets.
# cd showeq
# make -f Makefile.dist
# ./configure
# make && make install
# showeq <-----This will start showeq.

You may get errors.. This is ok. The program looks for files in various locations on your system.. Lucky for you, XWINDOWS will make this very easy. You need to add a file <sometimes 2, so lets add both to be safe> from your Windows Pc's everquest folder..
Copy the files eqstr_us.txt and spells_us.txt to your showeq directory in linux.
Then make a directory in linux..
/usr/local/share
Copy the whole showeq directory to this /usr/local/share directory.
It should show /usr/local/share/showeq
You can now exit from the terminal, and RUN the command <showeq> or run the command showeq from the terminal mode in the /root/showeq directory.

Load EQ, and zone in.. If you have the proper hardware <hub> this should be fine. Do NOT use a router unless its uplinked to your hub and the EQ and SHOWEQ pc's are connected to the hub. Hub's allow packets to be broadcast and that's what showeq needs.


Enjoy.. This is exactly what I did to get mine to work..
Procedure from start to finish is about 2 hours max.
Happy hunting.

[kyblze]

That worked thanks

[Zandramas]

My 2nd post is going to be the best method of install.
Glad it works.
Happy hunting.

[jarula]

make sure you do a
cvs logout

after the cvs co -r pre_5_0_beta showeq to release the logins back to others trying to get in

this could be a good reason why some people have a hard time because there are too many people logged in using resources

[Circles]

Zandramas, edit your post.. below the edit window (you probly need ot scroll down) is additional options. in there is a check box... Disable smiles in text. that will make it display without converting the text.

:P =D ;)

[mutalib]

Great post Zand! I've been trying to get SEQ to work with SuSE for a few days, and once I installed RedHat and followed your post, SEQ fired right up. Thanks

[Zandramas]

Hey, no problem.. Glad I could help..



Also, I know ive edited posts in the past, but I dont remember how to do it.. Its not easily found! Why isnt the "EDIT" button near my older posts?

[Wakarimasen]

This is an excellent walkthrough...

is there a walkthrough for how to upgrade from 5.0.0.11 to 5.0.0.12? :-p

[Zandramas]

When did a new version come out? 5.0.0.11 is all I know about.. Pls advise, and I can make a guide no problem.

[bombyx]

I have problem of install Seq to Fedora?, QT is 3.3, gcc 3.4
error message appear when make, did anyone done install in fedora 2?

[silicon_ogre]

ok - I've followed the instructions even with the updated export CVSROOT commands and every time it installs I'm still only getting ShowEQ 4.3.22. I've tried deleting the folders from the original build, then pulling everything down fresh yet I'm only getting 4.3.22.

What am I doing wrong?

Any help would be wonderful.

[Zandramas]

export CVSROOT=:pserver:[email protected]:/cvsroot/seq
cvs login (just hit return when asked for password)
cvs co -r pre_5_0_beta showeq

Is all you need to do to get the current version..
Try to re-install your OS as a quick rule out of there being any other issue.

[Zandramas]

I have problem of install Seq to Fedora?, QT is 3.3, gcc 3.4
error message appear when make, did anyone done install in fedora 2?

It just did not work for me with the Fedora core, any version..
Redhat 9 has exactly what you need..