How do I download StepMania on Linux?

[Deadlyx39]

My computer runs Linux and I want to get StepMania. Problem is, I've always has some form of windows in my entire life and I have no clue what I'm doing. Can anybody help me out?

[llyair]

I'm actually on Windows too and haven't tried SM on Linux, but I just Googled it now and it doesn't look too bad (assuming the steps work).

First, it seems like you'll have to build from source.
You can either get the release tar here: http://www.stepmania.com/download/
Or you could clone the latest version from git.

Next, you could follow the instructions on their wiki to compile. (This link also includes git repo location).
https://github.com/stepmania/stepman...ling-StepMania

NB: You'll probably have to get these dependencies first, though.
https://github.com/stepmania/stepman...x-Dependencies

Hope it works! It might take a bit of time to learn your way around packages and the command line, but if you're stuck with your computer and Linux, you might as well

...oh lol, or there's always Wine?? It provides a Windows compatibility layer for running Windows apps in Linux, but not sure how the performance would be for a game like SM, where timing is critical.
https://www.winehq.org/

[mrpreggers]

STEPMANIA?!

[Deadlyx39]

This is why I never understood why people use Linux. Even downloading a simple game like StepMania is complicated. Oh well, I'm trying out Wine right now. Will update progress soon.
EDIT: Now it's all downloaded and installed, but I have no fucking clue how to open it.

What do now

[llyair]

So you went with Wine, okay guess that's the easiest thing to try

There's no desktop shortcut? Try looking for the executable in that folder (+ subdirs) or Program Files (should be under the wine c drive, which looks like c: from your ss).

Ps. Linux has its uses, okayy ;p Also I'm surprised there aren't more Linux gamers here who have something to say about Wine/SM xD guess you get to be surprised!

[Deadlyx39]

I can't find a shortcut. I re-installed it to create a shortcut, however it doesn't actually open anything. Just sits there and loads for ~15 seconds and then nothing.

[llyair]

Hmm try running it directly from the executable instead of the shortcut? If that doesn't work, check for log files somewhere (wish I could be more specific but this is guesswork unfortunately).

If that still doesn't work, try just downloading the tar file from the sm downloads page. It might actually have an executable in there that you can run I had assumed it would be source that you have to compile, but maybe not.

Edit: yes try that ^ and run ./stepmania

Edit2: what Linux distribution do you have?

[Deadlyx39]

Originally Posted by llyair

Hmm try running it directly from the executable instead of the shortcut? If that doesn't work, check for log files somewhere (wish I could be more specific but this is guesswork unfortunately).

If that still doesn't work, try just downloading the tar file from the sm downloads page. It might actually have an executable in there that you can run I had assumed it would be source that you have to compile, but maybe not.

Edit: yes try that ^ and run ./stepmania

Edit2: what Linux distribution do you have?

Edit 1 didn't work
Edit 2: It's Linux Mint 17 Qiana

The problem I'm having here is that there's this file labeled as "stepmania.exe" in the programs folder. Trying to open it results in nothing happening. I would just download the source, however I have 0 idea of what I would need to do/have to be able to set up that version of StepMania.

I apologize for not knowing much but I have only ever used Windows XP and Windows 7 for basically my entire life.

[llyair]

No worries, Linux does have a bit of a learning curve it's important to just keep poking around and figuring things out ^^ btw don't be afraid to Google and look up whatever you need!

Also what architecture are you using ($arch)?

Also hmm okay I have a few ideas on where to go from here, but it probably involves more questions haha. I noticed you use Skype though, can we talk there instead?

Also I hope this effort is worth it, have you considered ffrmania? XD

[Deadlyx39]

Originally Posted by llyair

No worries, Linux does have a bit of a learning curve it's important to just keep poking around and figuring things out ^^ btw don't be afraid to Google and look up whatever you need!

Also what architecture are you using ($arch)?

Also hmm okay I have a few ideas on where to go from here, but it probably involves more questions haha. I noticed you use Skype though, can we talk there instead?

Also I hope this effort is worth it, have you considered ffrmania? XD

Don't have skype on this computer. I do have it on my phone, but I have to keep the notifications off because they kill my phone battery.
I have 0 idea what my architecture is. I'm not big into computers, so my computer knowledge is very limited.

[llyair]

Okay I'll add you on skype first, then we can use something else if that's better. There are just a few things I think you could try and I don't want to flood this thread with them haha xD

Sorry I meant if you run $arch in shell (Terminal) haha, but okay

[dAnceguy117]

Originally Posted by Deadlyx39

Don't have skype on this computer.

Go with the web app.

Props to Ilyair for lending a hand here. I wish I knew anything about any of this, haha. Looking to get my feet wet as well sometime, but I think I've been saying that for a few years now.

Here's a thread from the stepmania.com forums which might be of use, although it sounds like this user didn't end up going the Wine route.

[llyair]

Hey thanks danceguy! That looks perfect, especially if Wine doesn't work out (and it sounds like the person there had issues, so deadly might run into the same thing).

[Deadlyx39]

I tried that forum thread that Danceguy posted, didn't really help. However, I was able to download OpenITG and that is running smoothly so far. Thank you though to all of you that helped me out.

[Jousway]

using wine lawl, tnx for the read


Mon[06:42:50]pm <*> It's more a matter of being willing to go through a list of two dozen dependencies searching and installing them all.
Mon[06:46:36]pm <Jousway> apt install cmake gcc g++ mesa-common-dev libglu1-mesa-dev libglew1.10-dev libxtst-dev libxrandr-dev libpng12-dev libjpeg8-dev zlib1g-dev libbz2-dev libogg-dev libvorbis-dev libc6-dev yasm libasound-dev libpulse-dev libjack-dev binutils-dev libgtk2.0-dev libmad0-dev
Mon[06:46:37]pm <Jousway> bam done
Mon[06:46:46]pm <Jousway> all ya need
Mon[06:46:50]pm <Jousway> then just cmake that shit
Mon[06:47:03]pm <Jousway> easy shit