Quantum GIS (QGIS)

Building QGIS from source - step by step


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= Introduction =

This document is the original installation guide of the described software 
Quantum GIS. The software and hardware descriptions named in this 
document are in most cases registered trademarks and are therefore subject 
to the legal requirements. Quantum GIS is subject to the GNU General Public 
License. Find more information on the Quantum GIS Homepage:
http://www.qgis.org

The details, that are given in this document have been written and verified 
to the best of knowledge and responsibility of the editors. Nevertheless, 
mistakes concerning the content are possible. Therefore, all data are not 
liable to any duties or guarantees. The editors and publishers do not take 
any responsibility or liability for failures and their consequences. You are 
always welcome for indicating possible mistakes.

You can download this document as part of the Quantum GIS 'User and 
Installation Guide' in HTML and PDF format via http://www.qgis.org. A current 
version is also available at the wiki, see:
http://www.qgis.org/wiki/Installation_Guide 

Translations of this document can also be downloaded at the documentation area 
of the Quantum GIS project at http://www.qgis.org. More information is 
available via http://wiki.qgis.org/qgiswiki/DocumentationWritersCorner. 

Please visit http://qgis.org for information on joining our mailing lists 
and getting involved in the project further.

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