Nmap Development: Re: Compile problems under Slax with Nmap

[Brandon <brandonp () trit org>]

If you pass the "--help" parameter to the 'configure' script, you will 
notice the following line:

        --without-nmapfe    skip nmapfe X-window GUI


Good luck. :)





Rodman wrote:
> Hello,
>
> Trying to install the latest version of Nmap but seem to be having some problems.  I already have version 4.10 
> installed on my system but want to upgrade.  The "./configure" ends properly creating a makefile but not without 
> first displaying:
>
> ------------------
> checking for GTK+ - version >= 2.0.0... *** GTK+ header files (version 2.8.17) do not match *** library (version 
> 2.8.19) 
> no
> configure: WARNING:  NMAPFE WILL NOT BE BUILT -- BUT NMAP SHOULD STILL WORK
> -----------------
>
> So, ok, I won't have a graphical front end. Big deal.  So I do a "make" on it and I get this before the make file 
> errors out:
>
> ------------
> Your system does not appear to have GTK (www.gtk.org) installed).  Thus the Nmap X Front End will not compile.  You 
> should still be able to use Nmap the normal way (via the text console). GUIs are for wimps anyway :)
> make[1]: *** [nmapfe.o] Error 1
> make[1]: (much removed content)
> make: *** [nmapfe/nmapfe] Error 2
> -----------
>
> I know I have GTK+ installed.  It comes loaded in Slax and I use wireshark quite a bit and wireshark won't work 
> without GTK.  I know from past experience that installing a new version of GTK+ is a total pain in the ass.  So I 
> guess I need some help here.  What seems to be the problem?  Is there anyway to just use nmap without the frontend. I 
> don't mind the console.  I just want to get the darn thing upgraded to the newest version.  Can I disable the make 
> file from trying to build the frontend?
>
> Thanks!
>
> Rodman
>
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