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== Installing on a Mac ==
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As well as the Inkscape [http://www.inkscape.org/download/ installation file], you will need to install X11. This is an environment that provides Unix like support for applications, including Inkscape.
This page explains how to install Inkscape, either the stable or the development version. For instructions on how to compile Inkscape from the source code, see [[Compiling Inkscape]].


A native Mac OSX version will be available sometime in the future (see [http://jo.irisson.free.fr/?p=34 here] for a sneak peek), but for now you need to do one of the following, depending on your OSX version.
The latest stable version can always be found on the [https://inkscape.org/release/ Download webpage]. The latest development versions are available from [[https://inkscape.org/release/inkscape-master/]].
 
 
 
'''For Panther (10.3.x):'''
 
You can download a suitable X11 from [http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/apple/macosx_updates/x11formacosx.html Apple] or mirrored [http://inkscape.modevia.com/macosx-snap/X11User_Panther.dmg here].




== Installing on a Mac ==
Please refer to the installation instructions at [https://inkscape.org/en/releases/ our web page for OS X downloads] and to the [https://inkscape.org/en/learn/faq/#Mac_OS_X_specific_issues section dedicated to OS X in our FAQ].


'''For Tiger (10.4.x):'''


You can install X11 from your original install DVD (for help see [http://overstimulate.com/articles/2005/11/04/installing-x11-on-os-x-10-4-tiger here]). Alternately, you can download a version for PPC [http://inkscape.modevia.com/macosx-snap/X11User_Tiger_PPC.dmg here], or Intel [http://inkscape.modevia.com/macosx-snap/X11User_Tiger_Intel.dmg here]. These files are able to be freely re-distributed as X11 is open source.
== Installing on Linux ==


'''Note:''' Once installed, you should also update your X11 to version 1.1.2 [http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/x11update2006113.html here]. This requires the earlier version, so you cannot just install the update.
On most Linux systems, you can use the software installer provided with your system (look for "software" in your start menu) to install Inkscape.


Visit https://inkscape.org/releases to see a list of other available options and installation methods for each available version.


 
=== Ubuntu or Debian Linux ===
'''For Leopard (10.5.x):'''
Probably the easiest way to install on Debian/Ubuntu is to use the apt command.  
 
Leopard officially ships with a community built version of X11 called [http://trac.macosforge.org/projects/xquartz/ XQuartz] installed by default, however this version has some slight problems. In December 2007, the XQuartz community released the 2.1.1 update [http://trac.macosforge.org/projects/xquartz here]. Apple may release an officially packaged version of this update in the future.
 
 
 
 
== Installing on *nix based systems ==
 
=== using precompiled packages ===
 
==== Ubuntu ====
Probably the easiest way to install on Ubuntu is to use the apt command.  


Open a terminal and type;
Open a terminal and type;
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   sudo apt-get install inkscape (enter)
   sudo apt-get install inkscape (enter)


==== Slackware ====
If your Ubuntu version does not have the most current Inkscape version in its repositories (yet), you can use the [https://launchpad.net/~inkscape.dev/+archive/ubuntu/stable stable ppa] to get the latest stable Inkscape release.
I used the [http://sourceforge.net/project/showfiles.php?group_id=93438&package_id=99112&release_id=426990 precompiled rpm] provided by Inkscape for the 0.44 release as my gcc wouldn't compile it. All you need to then do is run rpm2tgz at the command line on the package, eg "  rpm2tgz inkscape-0.44-0.i686.rpm" and then install with "installpkg inkscape-0.44-0.i686.tgz". --[[User:Pbhj|Pbhj]] 13:29, 1 July 2006 (PDT)


=== compiling your own ===
==== Ubuntu Linux New Stable Versions ====
or
''Things to do before you install Inkscape''


NOTE: this isn't finished. I currently have two screwed up systems from fooling with bleeding edge GTK+ stuff, I don't know how that happened. !! :) I'll get to the end over the next few days tho.  Setting up a more stable home network atm.
The most recent stable version (slightly newer than what is available directly from Ubuntu) is available from our [https://launchpad.net/~inkscape.dev/+archive/ubuntu/stable/ stable PPA] for Ubuntu and derivative Linux distributions.
--
Tsingi


This was written building an InkScape snapshot on a new RedHat Linux installation. If you find that it doesn't answer your needs exactly, please update this file when you solve your particular problem.
<pre>
sudo add-apt-repository universe
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:inkscape.dev/stable
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt install inkscape
</pre>


'''Installing libraries'''
==== Ubuntu Linux Development Versions ====


If you are running a debian based system, and have something like synaptic that lists recent enough versions of the libraries below, use that.  If you want the latest libs, which you may need, especially if you are installing a snapshot or building from svn, you will want to download sources. Generally you will get a ''foo.tar.bz2'' or ''foo.tar.gz'' or ''foo.tgz'' file that you will need to unpack and build.
Development versions (inkscape-trunk) are available from our [https://launchpad.net/~inkscape.dev/+archive/ubuntu/trunk trunk ppa] for Ubuntu and derivative Linux distributions.
You just have to follow the commands at https://inkscape.org/release/inkscape-master/gnulinux/ubuntu/ppa/dl/ .


''bz2'' files are the smallest.  Uncompress them first by typing ''bunzip2 foo.tar.gz'' then unpack the remaining tar file by typing ''tar -xvf foo.tar''
'''Note:''' Development versions offer some nice new features, but can be somewhat unstable, so save often. Inexperienced users will also quite possibly have problems installing them.


''foo.tar.gz'' files and ''foo.tgz'' files can be extracted in one operation by typing ''tar -xvzf foo.tar.gz''
=== openSUSE ===


Change to the directory that you just created ''foo''. type ''./configure'' then ''make'' then, as root, ''make install''
openSUSE includes Inkscape in the Gnome repositories. The newest version of Inkscape releases is in Gnome:Apps.


Sometimes that is all you will need to do.


Sometimes you will run into dependancy errors because you need a library you haven't installed yet. If you try installing inkscape without some of these dependancies, you will get a list of what you need. hopefully the instructions below will help you solve these dependancies.
== Installing on a Windows system ==
=== Stable version ===
You can find the installer on the [http://www.inkscape.org/release/ download page]. Normally you want to choose "64-bit architecture" and "MSI package". Installing should be an easy step-by-step (next-next-finish) process.


=== Unstable development version===
First be warned. Unstable and development mean you likely will encounter crashes, usability problems and sometimes lose data. Ctrl+S will become your friend. If you cannot take this risk, please use the stable version instead.


'''Running ldconfig'''
If you are still reading, you are probably one of the brave ones who wants to be on the bleeding edge. If so, follow these steps:
==== 1. Download the latest build ====
Follow the instructions on [https://inkscape.org/release/master/windows/ the 'master' branch download page] to download a 7zip file of the latest master (development) build. Save the file (inkscape-….7z) to your Downloads folder.


after installing libs, (as root) you need to run ''ldconfig'' so that the linker can find the libraries that you have just installed. If you aren't logged in as root (i.e. if you became root by typing su) you may not have the /sbin/ directory in your path. so if ''ldconfig'' isn't working for you try typing ''/sbin/ldconfig''
==== 2. Extract the .7z archive ====
Extract the archive using the [http://www.7-zip.org/ 7zip unpacker]: Open the Downloads folder in Explorer, right-click on the 7Z file and choose 7-Zip → Extract to "inkscape-....".


'''pkg-config'''
You will get a directory which contains several files including inkscape.exe.


''pkg-config'' is a utility that lists dependancies for libraries that sets up flags and paths for compiling. When it's working right it's wonderful. Getting it to work right is a pain in the ass if you don't know how. It's amazing how silent an IRC channel will get when you mention it.
==== 3. Run inkscape ====
Run the inkscape.exe file by double clicking it. That's it.  
You can also drag files to inkscape.exe to have these opened.


''pkg-config'' references pc files that applications install to give information about them.  These are called metadata files, metadata means data about data. For a list of libraries that pkg-config sees, type ''pkg-config --list-all''  Having done that and looking at a list of pc files on my system (using ''find /usr -name "*.pc" > find.pc'', then browsing find.pc) I see that I also have a directory called ''/usr/lib64/pkgconfig/'' I might as well get that in there while I'm at it since none of those libs show up in a listing either and that's where most of them are.
'''Don't forget:''' please help Inkscape by reporting bugs, encouraging developers or fixing bugs yourself. If you find bugs, make sure to include the version (name of the 7z file, like inkscape-)


Depending on what shell you use, there are different ways of doing this. I'm adding a couple lines to my /etc/profile file:
==== Multiple versions for testing ====
For testing purposes it is good to be able to test multiple versions of Inkscape to find when and where some problem first appeared. For this reason you are able to store and use as many parallel versions of Inkscape as your disk has room for.


''PKG_CONFIG_PATH=/usr/lib/pkgconfig/:/usr/share/pkgconfig/:/usr/lib64/pkgconfig/:/usr/local/lib/pkgconfig/''
''export PKG_CONFIG_PATH''
Note that I have a new 64 bit system, which is why I'm going through all this.  You probably won't have a ''/usr/lib64/pkgconfig/'' unless you do too, so don't just copy what I did.  Also note that on a Windows system PATH type environment variables use semi-colons ";" for delimiters as opposed to colons ":"
Using bash, to immediately source the file in the shell you are using, type ''. /etc/profile'.  This won't test to see if the path gets put into your environment when open a shell though, so maybe a better thing to do is close your terminals and open new ones to see that it is actually set automagically.
Ahh, I can now configure glibmm.  The hair on the back of my neck is laying flat again, I think I'll have a coffee.  :)
----
'''libgc'''
download and install the latest version of libgc[[http://www.hpl.hp.com/personal/Hans_Boehm/gc/gc_source/]]
libgc installs in /usr/local/lib by default.  If you have installed it and it is still not linking, you may not have that in your library path.  There is a LD_LIBRARY_PATH environment variable, or alternatively you can make sure that /usr/local/lib is listed in the file /etc/ls.so.conf
----
'''libsig++'''
download and install libsig++ [http://libsigc.sourceforge.net/stable.shtml]
this should be fairly straightforward.
----
'''glibmm'''
This is where, if you haven't wrestled with pkg-config on your system you start scratching your head.  Because when you run configure on glibmm you may an error like this
''checking for GLIBMM... configure: error: Package requirements (sigc++-2.0 >= 2.0.0 glib-2.0 >= 2.8.0 gobject-2.0 >= 2.8.0 gmodule-2.0 >= 2.8.0) were not met. Consider adjusting the PKG_CONFIG_PATH environment variable if you
installed software in a non-standard prefix.''
''Alternatively you may set the GLIBMM_CFLAGS and GLIBMM_LIBS environment variables to avoid the need to call pkg-config.  See the pkg-config man page for
more details.''
It seems that most packages install in a non standard prefix, in direct defiance of everything we have been led to believe regarding the concept of standard, so you may have to deal with this.  See the note on ''pkg-config'' above.
----
''gtkmm'' [http://www.gtkmm.org/]
----
(Ben) Tsingi, you are writing in the 'User Documentation' section. Most of this material is only appropriate for Developers and some would be better on the Mailing List. You will probably find that when you have finished, this page will be edited and pruned back. FWIW, I was expecting to find information about 'apt-get' (Debian) 'emerge' (Gentoo) and AutoPackage (the others).


[[Category:User Documentation]]
[[Category:User Documentation]]
----
'''A New Problem'''
or '''Another question to add to the FAQ Section'''
Put simply I am new to all of this 21st century stuff. I don't understand much of the jargon as English is my first and only language. I also have great learning difficulty because I don't understand any of this technical stuff, so bear with me.
I have an Apple G4 running Panther. I followed the instructions to download 'Inkscape' for Panther. I put 'Inkscape' into the 'Applications' folder as instructed.
When I tried to launch 'Inkscape' it would not start. A window appeared saying 'Get X11 for Panther'. A machine search showed that I already have 'X11' on board. I found its file path (by sheer luck): Applications/Installers/Xcode Tools/Packages/X11 SDK.pkg.
I was told to try and put a copy of 'X11' in the 'Applications' folder with 'Inkscape'. This did not work. I was told to make a new folder which only had 'Inkscape' and 'X11' in it in the 'Applications' folder. This did not work.
I have had no further advice and don't have a clue what to do next.
I have 'Inkscape' on board. I have 'X11' on board.
Addition (12th June 2007). It has been suggested that the version either of 'X11' or 'Panther' on my machine is wrong (incompatible) and that is why 'Inkscape' won't work. I don't think this is the case: 'X11' was already preloaded on the machine as indicated above and I downloaded 'Inkscape' having read the clearly shown information that it would run on a machine employing OSX 10.3 Panther. Any more thoughts are very welcome.
What next before I eat my keyboard in frustration?
Addition (14th June 2007). The story continues. Since my last edit it has been suggested that the 'X11' I have on board is not the 'X11' which works with 'Inkscape'. I was advised to visit: www.apple.com/support/downloads/x11formacosx.html where I would find the correct 'X11'. I downloaded the '.dmg' file and 'unpacked' it in my 'Applications' folder. I placed the resultant 'X11User.pkg' file in my 'Applications' folder and restarted my machine. 'Inkscape' failed to launch. The other suggestion was that I should place the 'X11User.pkg' in the 'Utilities' folder within the 'Applications' folder. This I did and restarted the machine again. This still did not work. This method did apparently work for the person who suggested it to me. I am still hopeful that I will find a solution to this problem. In the meantime I will have to devise a tasty sauce and maybe some herbs to go with my keyboard. Bon appetite!
More new information (22nd June 2007). Or, '''Another Exciting Episode''' of the 'Inkscape' saga. New revelations have come to light in the form of news that there is a specific 'Inkscape' for 'PANTHER'. '''WOW!''' All that you (dear reader) have to do is go to: sourceforge.net/project/showfiles.php?group_id=93438, then go to about the middle of the page and look for "File Releases" and download 'Inkscape-0.45.1+python-2-PANTHER.dmg'. Tune in again next week for the next seismic installment of ''''Inkscape' The Revenge'''. Coming soon to a computer near you!
Post any replys here or e-mail: cyberian@hotmail.co.uk
Thanks in advance for any help available.
----

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This page explains how to install Inkscape, either the stable or the development version. For instructions on how to compile Inkscape from the source code, see Compiling Inkscape.

The latest stable version can always be found on the Download webpage. The latest development versions are available from [[1]].


Installing on a Mac

Please refer to the installation instructions at our web page for OS X downloads and to the section dedicated to OS X in our FAQ.


Installing on Linux

On most Linux systems, you can use the software installer provided with your system (look for "software" in your start menu) to install Inkscape.

Visit https://inkscape.org/releases to see a list of other available options and installation methods for each available version.

Ubuntu or Debian Linux

Probably the easiest way to install on Debian/Ubuntu is to use the apt command.

Open a terminal and type; 

 sudo apt-get update (enter)
 sudo apt-get install inkscape (enter)

If your Ubuntu version does not have the most current Inkscape version in its repositories (yet), you can use the stable ppa to get the latest stable Inkscape release.

Ubuntu Linux New Stable Versions

The most recent stable version (slightly newer than what is available directly from Ubuntu) is available from our stable PPA for Ubuntu and derivative Linux distributions. 

sudo add-apt-repository universe
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:inkscape.dev/stable
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt install inkscape

Ubuntu Linux Development Versions

Development versions (inkscape-trunk) are available from our trunk ppa for Ubuntu and derivative Linux distributions. You just have to follow the commands at https://inkscape.org/release/inkscape-master/gnulinux/ubuntu/ppa/dl/ .

Note: Development versions offer some nice new features, but can be somewhat unstable, so save often. Inexperienced users will also quite possibly have problems installing them.

openSUSE

openSUSE includes Inkscape in the Gnome repositories. The newest version of Inkscape releases is in Gnome:Apps.


Installing on a Windows system

Stable version

You can find the installer on the download page. Normally you want to choose "64-bit architecture" and "MSI package". Installing should be an easy step-by-step (next-next-finish) process.

Unstable development version

First be warned. Unstable and development mean you likely will encounter crashes, usability problems and sometimes lose data. Ctrl+S will become your friend. If you cannot take this risk, please use the stable version instead.

If you are still reading, you are probably one of the brave ones who wants to be on the bleeding edge. If so, follow these steps:

1. Download the latest build

Follow the instructions on the 'master' branch download page to download a 7zip file of the latest master (development) build. Save the file (inkscape-….7z) to your Downloads folder.

2. Extract the .7z archive

Extract the archive using the 7zip unpacker: Open the Downloads folder in Explorer, right-click on the 7Z file and choose 7-Zip → Extract to "inkscape-....".

You will get a directory which contains several files including inkscape.exe.

3. Run inkscape

Run the inkscape.exe file by double clicking it. That's it. You can also drag files to inkscape.exe to have these opened.

Don't forget: please help Inkscape by reporting bugs, encouraging developers or fixing bugs yourself. If you find bugs, make sure to include the version (name of the 7z file, like inkscape-)

Multiple versions for testing

For testing purposes it is good to be able to test multiple versions of Inkscape to find when and where some problem first appeared. For this reason you are able to store and use as many parallel versions of Inkscape as your disk has room for.

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