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SWI-Prolog binary distribution for Linux
========================================
This directory holds the SWI-Prolog binary distribution for Linux. The
current version supports the following architectures:
* x86-linux (aka i?86-linux)
* x86_64-linux
This directory may be installed anywhere in the filesystem. The
executables are in the directory "bin". The executables there are
shell-scripts that start the most appropriate executable.
To make the executables publicably available do one of the following:
1. Add the bin-directory to $PATH
2. Create a symbolic link for each program from a directory in $PATH
to the corresponding script or native executable.
The Unix manpages are in the directory man. These may be added to
$MANPATH or copied to another manual directory. They belong in section
1.
Additional remarks
==================
* Should I use the version of swi-prolog that comes with my distro?
Many Linux distributions come with a package for SWI-Prolog, but
many of them are old and some are broken, notably the graphics
subsystem that is used for the development tools often does not
work. With this distribution we hope to provide a simple way
for you to evaluate SWI-Prolog. If you like this version and
do not like the one that came with your distro, please contact
the distro packager.
* Why is this not an RPM/DEB/...?
Because this is less dependent on a specific distribution.
* Does this work on every Linux version?
Unfortunately, no. Of course your CPU and kernel must be compatible.
Still, different shared object versions may prevent this
distribution from running. We distribute the most troublesome shared
objects in lib/$arch/OS.
* How to I quickly test this version?
Try running "swipl". If it gives you a prompt, you are half-way.
If you have X11, try running (?- is the prompt, do not type that)
?- manpce.
If this opens a small window and you can interact with it, your
installation is probably ok.
* What if this binary doesn't run?
You may contact the mailinglist to see whether someone knows a way
around. If that fails too, your best option is to grab the source
and compile it yourself. On most systems this works flawlessly.
Further information
===================
Please visit http://www.swi-prolog.org for further information.
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