overview_linux_operating_system

Overview - Linux Operating System

Introduction: Great Cow BASIC can be used when using the Linux Operating System.

This instructions are not distribution specific, but are for Linux only (not Windows).

Instructions: Complete the following steps to compile and install Great Cow BASIC for Linux:

1. Install FreeBasic from your distributions repository or http://www.freebasic.net/wiki/CompilerInstalling
2. Download the "Great Cow BASIC - Linux Distribution" from SourceForge at https://sourceforge.net/projects/gcbasic/files/
3. Unrar/unpack GCB@Syn.rar to a location of your choice within your home directory (eg. within Downloads) with either a file manager or from a console.
4. From a console, change to the Great Cow BASIC Sources in the unpacked directory:

   eg. cd ~/Downloads/GCB@Syn/GreatCowBasic/Sources/GCBASIC

1. Make sure that install.sh is set as executable (ie. chmod +x install.sh), and then execute: ./install.sh build
2. You will need root privileges for this step. You can switch user (su) to root, or optionally use sudo.

   Execute: [sudo] ./install.sh install

1. If you su’d to root, use exit to drop back to your normal user. Then, be sure to follow the instructions given by the script for updating your path.
2. Confirm proper execution, and the version, of Great Cow BASIC by executing: gcbasic /version

Now you can create and compile Great Cow BASIC source files.

Programming microcontrollers:

To program your microcontroller with your Great Cow BASIC created hex file, you will need additional programming and programmer software.

For Microchip PIC microcontroller programming, you might find what you need at: http://www.microchip.com/DevelopmentTools/ProductDetails.aspx?PartNO=pg164120

For Atmel AVR microcontroller programming, you will need avrdude. It should be available in your distributions repository. If not, check here: http://www.nongnu.org/avrdude/