Source Code

All our source code is hosted in git:

--> Read our documentation on how to build LibreOffice

--> Read our overview of the build system

--> Watch a quick video intro on how to build LibreOffice

--> Watch a video tutorial on hacking LibreOffice with Kdevelop


 

Build and run it:

These instructions are primarily aimed at a GNU/Linux user. They are somewhat raw, but they will be improved over time. Bootstrap your system by installing all the packages required to build your distribution's LibreOffice package. The easiest way to do this is to proceed as follows:

These instructions are primarily aimed at a GNU/Linux user. They are somewhat raw, but they will be improved over time. Bootstrap your system by installing all the packages required to build your distribution's LibreOffice package. The easiest way to do this is to proceed as follows:

sudo apt-get build-dep libreoffice # Debian & derivatives (was openoffice.org)
sudo apt-get install libgnome-vfsmm-2.6-dev # Ubuntu - in addition to Debian
sudo zypper si -d libreoffice # for OpenSUSE 11.4+
sudo yum-builddep libreoffice # for Fedora 15+ & derivatives (was openoffice.org)

Then download the complete source code and build it:

./autogen.sh
make
instdir/*/program/soffice # starts the program

Or alternatively for easy debugging:

make debugrun # this will start libreoffice below gdb

If you have problems with the build, dont be put off, get in touch with us on IRC, and/or read the wiki page, "How to Build".