Heretic II for Linux
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                 Patch 1.06a - Dynamic Version

This is the dynamically linked version of the Heretic II game binary,
as of version 1.06a of the game. This binary is thus smaller than the
normal static binary, and it depends upon the presence of the following
shared libraries :

     libsmpeg-0.3.so.0
     libSDL-1.1.so.0
     libesd.so.0
     libX11.so.6
     libXext.so.6
     libpthread.so.0
     libdl.so.2
     libm.so.6
     libc.so.6
     libaudiofile.so.0
     /lib/ld-linux.so.2

This binary is compiled for GNU libc 2.1 ONLY and it is NOT officially
supported by Loki. The purpose of this special release is to allow
developers to use their own custom versions of some of those libraries
with the game.


GETTING ADDITIONAL SHARED LIBRARIES
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Most of the required libraries are part of all standard Linux distributions
(this binary was built on a Red Hat 6.1 system). However, you may need to
get those libraries separately at the following locations :

  - SDL 1.1 : http://www.devolution.com/~slouken/SDL/download-1.1.html
  - SMPEG 0.3 : http://www.lokigames.com/development/smpeg.php3

The version of SDL used by this patch is 1.1.3, which is currently only
available from CVS: http://www.devolution.com/~slouken/SDL/cvs.html


INSTALLING THIS PATCH

This patch applies against an installation of the full game ALREADY UPGRADED
TO THE STATIC 1.06a PATCH. You need to apply all previous patches before
applying this patch.

Just run the script by typing the following from the command line :

     sh heretic2-dynamic-1.06a-x86.run

It will prompt you for the installation path of the game. If different
from the default (/usr/local/games/heretic2), type the name of the directory
where you installed the game.


TECHNICAL SUPPORT

This dynamic patch is NOT officially supported. Use at your own risk.

However, support for Heretic II for Linux (static version) is available
from Loki Entertainment Software at:

    Bug Tracking System: http://fenris.lokigames.com/
    Website:  http://www.lokigames.com/  Follow the links for support.
    Email:    support@lokigames.com
    Phone:    801-356-7629. Telephone support is available between the
              hours of 9 A.M. and 5 P.M. Mountain Standard Time.

    You can also communicate with other Heretic II enthusiasts at:
    Usenet:   news://news.lokigames.com/loki.games.heretic2