How to Install Librengine on NetBSD

Librengine is a C++ game engine that provides an easy-to-use framework for developing games for various platforms. In this tutorial, we will walk you through the steps of installing Librengine on NetBSD.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, you must have:

  • A NetBSD system installed on your machine
  • A reliable Internet connection
  • Basic knowledge of the command-line interface

Step 1: Clone the Librengine Repository

The first step is to clone the Librengine repository from https://github.com/liameno/librengine. To do this, open a terminal and run the following command:

git clone https://github.com/liameno/librengine.git

This will get the latest source code of the repository and save it to your local machine.

Step 2: Install Dependencies

Librengine has some dependencies that must be installed before it can be compiled. You can install the required dependencies using the following command:

sudo pkgin install cmake sdl2 sdl2-image sdl2-ttf gl glu glew physfs

This command will install the required dependencies for Librengine to function correctly.

Step 3: Compile and Install

After installing the dependencies, navigate to the directory where you cloned the Librengine repository and run the following commands:

mkdir build
cd build
cmake ..
make
sudo make install

These commands will create a build directory, configure and compile the source code and finally install the compiled binaries into your system.

Step 4: Test Installation

To test whether the installation of Librengine was successful, navigate to the samples directory located in the repository and run the following command:

cd ../samples/
./hello-world

This will run the "Hello World" example provided with Librengine. If the installation was successful, you should see a window displaying "Hello World!".

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Librengine on your NetBSD system.

Conclusion

Librengine is a powerful game engine that simplifies game development. By following the simple steps outlined in this tutorial, you can now quickly and easily install Librengine on NetBSD.