Difference between aptget and source install

asked 2020-01-20 18:29:32 -0500

tyms0503
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What is the difference between the method installed with the Apt get and the method installed through the source? For example, if cross is installed through source, packages must be installed through source.Is there a problem with not being able to install it through the app get or something?

answered 2020-01-22 05:31:02 -0500

marguedas

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For the majority of users, installing from apt is best as it keeps the installation simple and the update patch easy (the package manager takes care of the updates).

There are some cases where building from source is required. For example:

Using an OS or architecture not officially supported.
- Each ROS distribution targets only specific platforms and architectures. The ROS buildfarm does not produce binaries for any other platform. In that case the way to install ROS on that platform is to compile from source
Contributing to core ROS packages:
- Modifying a ROS package to fix a bug requires compiling that package from source. In order for all the dependant packages to benefit from the change they will also need to be built from source.

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Related: #q320046.

gvdhoorn ( 2020-01-22 06:31:02 -0500 )edit

Thanks! I was sure such an answer existed but couldn't put the finger on it

marguedas ( 2020-01-22 06:34:31 -0500 )edit

Well #q320046 doesn't explain the difference between a source install and an apt-based one. It only goes into details on how to determine when something is released and when to consider building from source.

Hence, only related.

gvdhoorn ( 2020-01-22 06:40:28 -0500 )edit

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