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2. Installation


2.1 How to obtain KNode

The latest version of KNode can be found at http://software.freepage.de/cthurner/


2.2 Requirements

In order to successfully compile and use KNode you will need the following programs and libraries:


2.3 Compilation and installation

In order to compile and install KNode on your system, execute the following commands :


> tar -xzf knode-0.1.11.tar.gz
> cd knode-0.1.11
> ./configure
> make
> su
> make install
A KNode menu item will be appear in your KDE menu, submenu "Internet".

IMPORTANT: Since Version 0.1.5 a file-format 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 0.1.11
1. Install version 0.1.11 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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