=Objectives and Overview=
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This page describes how to install Qt for compiling dvcQt on Linux or Windows.

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=Installation=

==Windows (Visual Studio)==
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You will need the Qt Windows source, not the MinGW executable installer. As of January, 2009 it is required to use, at least, Qt4.

* Download the appropriate Qt source for Windows from [[http://www.qtsoftware.com/downloads?direct=desktop|this page]] .
* Follow the compilation directions on [[http://doc.trolltech.com/4.4/install-win.html|this page]]. NOTE: It is advisable to use -debug-and-release to get the Qt debug libraries.
* Add the bin directory inside your Qt directory to the path. If you chose C:\Qt\4.4.3, add C:\Qt\4.4.3\bin to the path.

==Linux==
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Most likely you can use your system's package manager to install Qt. For example, on Gentoo you can type:

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emerge -av x11-libs/qt
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Otherwise, download the appropriate Qt source from [[http://www.qtsoftware.com/downloads?direct=desktop|this page]].  Installation instructions can be found [[http://doc.trolltech.com/4.4/install-x11.html|here]].