Compiling Software from Source

Don't be afraid to get the source and compile. Sometimes the software is not in your local repository or maybe it's just outdated. A lot of good programs can be compiled on your platform.

[jowalist]

Thanks Art. I'm learning to compile

[tomsmansvards]

I used to have a bad luck with compiling and there is a tip I learned. Maybe someone someday will find it helpful.
Sometimes you install all the dependencies that it's told to install, but it still complains that a certain package is not found (and you know you did install it). But don't give up — often it can be fixed simply by installing that dependency's development package by adding -devel to its name (nameofpackage-devel).