From 5c3a66642bdbb9f8cd5d84fab2ac2cbe1bc554c1 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: AlexandreRouma Date: Sat, 6 Jul 2024 23:59:33 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] Added an idiot-proof warning that the drivers for the SDR you want to use must be installed. I know... shocker... --- readme.md | 7 +++---- 1 file changed, 3 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-) diff --git a/readme.md b/readme.md index ea80d240..5bce9493 100644 --- a/readme.md +++ b/readme.md @@ -41,14 +41,13 @@ To create a desktop shortcut, rightclick the exe and select `Send to -> Desktop Download the latest release from [the Releases page](https://github.com/AlexandreRouma/SDRPlusPlus/releases) and extract to the directory of your choice. -Then, run: +Then, use apt to install it: ```sh -sudo apt install libfftw3-dev libglfw3-dev libvolk2-dev libzstd-dev libairspyhf-dev libiio-dev libad9361-dev librtaudio-dev libhackrf-dev -sudo dpkg -i sdrpp_debian_amd64.deb +sudo apt install path/to/the/sdrpp_debian_amd64.deb ``` -If `libvolk2-dev` is not available, use `libvolk1-dev`. +IMPORTANT: You must install the drivers for your SDR. Follow instructions from your manufacturer as to how to do this on your particular distro. ### Arch-based