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diff --git a/README.bsd b/README.bsd index ae26820c50..e2f10c805b 100644 --- a/README.bsd +++ b/README.bsd @@ -12,10 +12,29 @@ Installing Wireshark on FreeBSD/OpenBSD/NetBSD/DragonFly BSD Wireshark requires a number of additional programs to function. Install the latest versions of the following programs before compiling: - glib (version 2.16.0 or later) - gtk2 (version 2.12.0 or later) or gtk3 or Qt - pkgconfig - python (version 2.x or 3.x) +The easiest way to install these is by using your operating system's +ports or packages system. If you prefer to build from source, the programs +can be found at the following sites: + + glib 2.16 or later: + ftp.gnome.org:/pub/gnome/sources/glib/ + http://ftp.gnome.org/pub/gnome/sources/glib/ + + pkgconfig: + http://pkgconfig.freedesktop.org/releases/ + + python 2.5 or later: + https://www.python.org/downloads/source/ + +If you want to use the Wireshark GUI, install one or both of these toolkits: + + gtk+ 2.12 or later: + ftp.gnome.org:/pub/gnome/sources/gtk+/ + http://ftp.gnome.org/pub/gnome/sources/gtk+/ + + Qt 4.6 or later: + http://download.qt-project.org/official_releases/qt/ + (These programs may require additional dependencies) @@ -23,9 +42,6 @@ Additional programs can be used to enhance Wireshark's functionality. These can be found by typing ./configure --help or looking at the output at the end of running the configure script. -The easiest way to install these is by using your operating system's -ports or packages system. - 2. Compiling Wireshark ----------------------- |