[mythtv-commits] Ticket #1157: README changes for mythplugins, was: parts of, parts of mythplugins, installing in wrong directory

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#1157: README changes for mythplugins, was: parts of, parts of mythplugins,
installing in wrong directory
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 Reporter:  mythtv.cvs at L8R.net  |        Owner:  ijr     
     Type:  enhancement         |       Status:  reopened
 Priority:  minor               |    Milestone:  0.19    
Component:  mythtv              |      Version:          
 Severity:  low                 |   Resolution:          
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Changes (by anonymous):

  * resolution:  worksforme =>
  * severity:  medium => low
  * status:  closed => reopened
  * summary:  parts of, parts of mythplugins, installing in wrong directory
              => README changes for mythplugins, was: parts
              of, parts of mythplugins, installing in wrong
              directory
  * type:  defect => enhancement

Comment:

 I suggest adding text in the README, in the plugins package, that
 inidicates Myth must be compiled before doing _anything_.

 Initially I compiled MythTV, but before I replaced my working/existing
 Myth, I wanted to make sure the plugins compiled correctly.  I was
 concerned about compiling and installing Myth, then having a problem with
 the plugins, and then having to revert my Myth install back to a previous
 version. (NOTE: it would be quite nice if one could verify plugin success
 before installing Myth).

 Anyhow, I read the README, which simply stated that I should simply do a
 configure followed by a qmake and then make.  I did these things, only to
 find out that there were issues without Myth installed.  At that point, I
 installed my new myth install, and proceeded with mythplugin....

 This must be why mythconfig.mak was not there before, or from an older
 version.  I suggest adding anything, something to the README to let users
 know about this gotcha.

 I'm trying a fresh install of plugins, now, from a make distclean
 perspective.  I'll report back...

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Ticket URL: <http://cvs.mythtv.org/trac/ticket/1157>
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