How can I compile gVim under Ubuntu?

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I am trying to install the codecheck plugin for gVim, but to do so I must compile gVim with the plugin.

On apt, every apt-get source to a gVim package downloads the normal Vim source, so I guess compiling the GUI must be a configure option. However, I can install the plugin on Vim but I can't compile gVim (since when I make there appears no gVim executable).

Any help compiling gVim?

Same on AskUbuntu: http://askubuntu.com/questions/132724/how-do-i-compile-the-latest-gvim-from-source — Ciro Santilli OurBigBook.com, May 13 '15 at 20:23

score 8 · Accepted Answer · answered Jul 23 '10 at 07:12

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I'm pretty sure you can just add --enable-gui=gtk2 when configureing. At least, that's how I remember doing it.

answered Jul 23 '10 at 07:12

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score 4 · Answer 2 · answered Jul 23 '10 at 02:49

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apt-get build-dep vim to install the build dependencies for Vim.
Read src/INSTALL, as explained in the README.txt in the top-level directory of the source, to see how to configure and compile it.

answered Jul 23 '10 at 02:49

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It'd sure be keen if Martin could just drop his patch somewhere in the `debian/` directory, modify a file somewhere to mention the patch, and just run `dpkg-buildpackage` to build a replacement package. But I haven't got a clue where to put a patch or what file to modify to include the patch during the build... – sarnold Jul 23 '10 at 03:20
Even better would be to use a plugin, like http://www.vim.org/scripts/script.php?script_id=2736, instead of trying to use an alpha quality patch to Vim's source. – jamessan Jul 23 '10 at 14:35
The drawback with using the Debian/Ubuntu package is also that it is often behind the upstream patch level and/or may introduce changes that you do not want. A daily/nightly build of current Vim (e.g. via some PPA) would be nice to have. – blueyed Sep 20 '12 at 18:46
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@blueyed: I specifically maintain a minimal delta between upstream Vim and Debian's packaging. You can see the specific patches I apply at http://patch-tracker.debian.org/package/vim. The package does lag behind upstream, but I watch the dev list and do try to stay on top of important patches. – jamessan Sep 20 '12 at 19:22

score 2 · Answer 3 · answered Jul 23 '10 at 02:52

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After you've got your dependencies installed and you can't find the gvim executable, then try vim -g from the terminal - that's the flag for starting in GUI mode. It's always worth a shot.

answered Jul 23 '10 at 02:52

Nate W.

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Yes, but it will only work if compiled originally with the GUI option. – Jeff Tratner Apr 09 '12 at 13:12

score 1 · Answer 4 · answered Oct 03 '12 at 16:22

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It seems this is a more updated version: http://vim.wikia.com/wiki/Building_Vim

answered Oct 03 '12 at 16:22

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How can I compile gVim under Ubuntu?

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