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Manually Installing FreeSpace 2 Open

2007-04-13T16:52:49Z

Fractux:

= CURRENTLY COLLATING INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE =
: [[User:Fractux|Fractux]] 10:22, 13 April 2007 (CDT)
'''FOR NOW, GO TO: [[Getting Started(Main)]]'''
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== Before you Begin ==

===System Requirements===

== FreeSpace Open Installer ==

You can use the excellent installer by [http://www.hard-light.net/forums/index.php?action=profile;u=3428 Turey], that should give you a baseline of everything you need to play.

There are two versions of the installer that you can download:

*[http://www.fsoinstaller.com/files/installer/FreeSpaceOpenInstaller.zip Windows Installer (Zipped .exe, 19 MB)] (Windows)
*[http://www.fsoinstaller.com/files/installer/java/FreeSpaceOpenInstaller.jar Win/Linux/Mac Installer (.jar, 26 KB)] (Requires [http://www.java.com/ Java 1.5 +])
**You can get the source code to the Java Installer [http://www.fsoinstaller.com/files/installer/java/ here].

This Installer is known to work on Windows, Linux (tested on Gentoo, Fedora, Ubuntu), and Mac (OSX Panther, with a hacked install of Java 1.5) (more info for users)

The most recent installer version of the Installer allows you to download:
(As of April 12, 2007)

*FreeSpace 2

*Windows:
**FreeSpace Open 3.6.9 Final (regular and debug)
**FRED2 Open 3.6.9 Final (regular and debug)
**FreeSpace Open Launcher 5.5a

*Macintosh:
**FreeSpace Open 3.6.9 Final (regular and debug)
**Soulstorm's OSX Launcher

*The OpenAL Installer ('''NOTE:''' [http://www.openal.org/ OpenAL] must be installed to run FS2 Open)

*3.6.8 Zeta Media VP Files (optional, includes 710 patch)
*3.6.8 Zeta Advanced effects (only for those with high-end systems. Requires regular Media VP Files, includes 710 patch)

*.OGG Cutscenes

'''Modifications available for Direct Download: '''
* Derelict SCP Version (With optional voice)
* Just Another Day 1 & 2 (separate options for each)
* FreeSpace Port
* Awakenings
* Homesick
* Transcend
* Sync

=== Requirements and Notes ===
You can update your installation by simply running the Installer again. This will download any files that are out of date.

The Installer requires an internet connection to install.
* It checks to see if your installation files are out of date via the web.
* It automatically takes you to the download page of the most recent version, if your version is out of date.

Source: [http://www.hard-light.net/forums/index.php/topic,42854.0.html Original thread by Turey]

=== Linux Specific Information ===

Pre-Compiled binaries for FS2 Open 3.6.9 Final are not currently available in the Installer.

You have two options:
* Use Pre-Compiled binaries available [http://www.hard-light.net/forums/index.php/board,113.0.html here] or [http://www.hard-light.net/forums/index.php/board,97.0.html here]. (Check both locations for the most up to date binary)
* Download the source from CVS. Follow the instruction in the article covering [Fs2 open on Linux|FS2 on Linux].

== Manual Installation Guide ==

=== Linux Specific Information ===

Manually Installing FreeSpace 2 Open

2007-04-13T16:21:52Z

Fractux:

= CURRENTLY COLLATING INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE =
: [[User:Fractux|Fractux]] 10:22, 13 April 2007 (CDT)
'''FOR NOW, GO TO: [[Getting Started(Main)]]'''
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== FreeSpace Open Installer ==

You can use the excellent installer by [http://www.hard-light.net/forums/index.php?action=profile;u=3428 Turey], that should give you a baseline of everything you need to play.

There are two versions of the installer that you can download:

*[http://www.fsoinstaller.com/files/installer/FreeSpaceOpenInstaller.zip Windows Installer (Zipped .exe, 19 MB)] (Windows)
*[http://www.fsoinstaller.com/files/installer/java/FreeSpaceOpenInstaller.jar Win/Linux/Mac Installer (.jar, 26 KB)] (Requires [http://www.java.com/ Java 1.5 +])
**You can get the source code to the Java Installer [http://www.fsoinstaller.com/files/installer/java/ here].

This Installer is known to work on Windows, Linux (tested on Gentoo, Fedora, Ubuntu), and Mac (OSX Panther, with a hacked install of Java 1.5) (more info for users)

The most recent installer version of the Installer allows you to download:
(As of April 12, 2007)

*FreeSpace 2

*Windows:
**FreeSpace Open 3.6.9 Final (regular and debug)
**FRED2 Open 3.6.9 Final (regular and debug)
**FreeSpace Open Launcher 5.5a

*Macintosh:
**FreeSpace Open 3.6.9 Final (regular and debug)
**Soulstorm's OSX Launcher

*The OpenAL Installer (optional. '''NOTE''' OpenAL is required by FS2 Open)

*3.6.8 Zeta Media VP Files (optional, includes 710 patch)
*3.6.8 Zeta Advanced effects (only for those with high-end systems. Requires regular Media VP Files, includes 710 patch)

*.OGG Cutscenes

'''Modifications available for Direct Download: '''
* Derelict SCP Version (With optional voice)
* Just Another Day 1 & 2 (separate options for each)
* FreeSpace Port
* Awakenings
* Homesick
* Transcend
* Sync

=== Requirements and Notes ===
You can update your installation by simply running the Installer again. This will download any files that are out of date.

The Installer requires an internet connection to install.
* It checks to see if your installation files are out of date via the web.
* It automatically takes you to the download page of the most recent version, if your version is out of date.

Source: [http://www.hard-light.net/forums/index.php/topic,42854.0.html Original thread by Turey]

=== Linux Specific Information ===

Pre-Compiled binaries for FS2 Open 3.6.9 Final are not currently available in the Installer.

You have two options:
* Use Pre-Compiled binaries available [http://www.hard-light.net/forums/index.php/board,113.0.html here] or [http://www.hard-light.net/forums/index.php/board,97.0.html here]. (Check both locations for the most up to date binary)
* Download the source from CVS. Follow the instruction in the article covering [Fs2 open on Linux|FS2 on Linux].

== Manual Installation Guide ==

=== Linux Specific Information ===

Manually Installing FreeSpace 2 Open

2007-04-13T15:38:13Z

Fractux: /* Linux Specific Information = */

Manually Installing FreeSpace 2 Open

2007-04-13T15:37:47Z

Fractux:

2007-04-10T14:47:44Z

Fractux: /* Getting Started with the Source Code Project */

===Getting Started with the FreeSpace Source Code Project (FSSCP)===

#[[FSSCP Introduction]]
#[[Getting Freespace]]
#Installing FreeSpace 2 (FS2) Open
#*[[FreeSpace Open Installer|Using the FreeSpace Open (FSO) Installer]]
#*[[Installing fs2_open|Manual Installation Guide (Steps to take if not using the FSO Installer)]]
#*[[Fs2_open_on_Linux|Linux Installation Guide]]
 
====Optional post-install====
[[Installing mods for fs2_open|Installing Mods for FS2 Open]]
 [[Troubleshooting]]
 [[Bug Reporting]]
 
====Errata====
[[FS2 Status Page]]
 [[FS2 data installation]]
 
 

===Getting Started with Development===
[[Coding In C]]
 [[Linux CVS Howto]]

[[Category:Source Code Project]]

Getting FreeSpace

2006-10-06T20:53:28Z

Fractux: took out the reference to my FTP server, which no longer exists.

There are several different ways of getting Freespace.

== Buy it ==
Of course, there are still a few copies of Freespace 2 floating around, up for sale on eBay, or maybe lying in the bargain bin at your local computer store - although the latter's pretty doubtful. Freespace 2 has not been mass-produced in the States for several years, so checking places that sell used software is your only recourse. Freespace, of course, has been out-of-print (so to speak) for even longer.

== Get it from a friend ==

Oddly enough, Freespace 2 actually has a clause in the license agreement that states that it's legal to give a copy of Freespace 2 to a friend - as long as it's for noncommercial use. So, be nice to anyone who has it, and maybe they'll burn it for you.

== Get it from HOTU ==

HOTU also has Freespace 2 [http://www.the-underdogs.info/game.php?id=4150 listed] in their downloads. Although this download went down for a brief time in the past, it is one of the most reliable ways of getting Freespace 2 over the internet. Unfortunately, the version included with HOTU is stripped-down.

As of January 30th, 2006 "The game is already updated to v1.2 so there is no need to run the update." according to the readme.txt included with the HOTU version.

== Freespace Zone ==

The [http://www.freespacezone.com Freespace Zone] has .bin type images of all three CDs of Freespace 2 and the single CD of original Freespace, archived in the RAR format. Unfortunately the .cue files are not included. There's three ways to deal with this problem.

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'''Using Virtual Clone Drive'''

The first way to fix this is to install using [http://www.elby.de/fun/software/index.html Virtual Clone Drive]. Virtual Clone Drive is a free program that creates a virtual drive on your computer, but instead of using a physical CD/DVD, it uses a ripped disk image. When you install Virtual Clone Drive, it will ask you to pick which file types you want to associate with it. Make sure you select at least .bin. When the install is finished, you'll get an icon for Virtual Clone Drive (It's a weird sheep picture). Double-click it, and you'll get this:
 [[Image:VCD1.JPG]] 
Since there's three disks, select 3 from the drop-down box. When you open My Computer, you'll notice three of the drives have the weird sheep icon. Right click on one of these drives, and select "Mount...":
 [[Image:VCD2.JPG]] 
In the Open dialog, navigate to the folder with the .bin files. Change the file type to "Other Images: to view them, then select the first disc. Repeat with the other disks, and you will be ready to install FreeSpace 2.
 [[Image:VCD3.JPG]] 
When you're done with the install, just open up the Virtual Clone Drive window again and change the number of drives back to "Disabled".

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''' Other Methods '''

There's also a freeware program called "CD Mage" that can automatically create the .cue files for you. (You'l have to search for it as its site is mirrored all over the web on free hosts, thus the site linked today may not be there tomorrow.) The Freespace Zone does not mention that the Freespace 2 image files they have are MODE 2 with a block size of 2352.

If you want to just use notepad or other text editor to make .cue files, here's the info. Just copy and paste each into an empty text file and save at disc1.cue, disc2.cue and disc3.cue, placing each in the same folder with its matching .bin file.

FILE "disc1.bin" BINARY
TRACK 01 MODE2/2352
INDEX 01 00:00:00

FILE "disc2.bin" BINARY
TRACK 01 MODE2/2352
INDEX 01 00:00:00

FILE "disc3.bin" BINARY
TRACK 01 MODE2/2352
INDEX 01 00:00:00

== BitTorrent ==

Freespace 2 is soon going to be made available via HLP's BitTorrent tracker. See the [[BitTorrent(Main)|main BitTorrent article]] for more information about this method of distribution.

== Get it from another source ==

There are other sources out there, that may have ISOs of the CDs, the VPs, etc.
You may find some info on this thread of the HLP forums : http://www.hard-light.net/forums/index.php/topic,38195.0.html