Installing a compiler by default

[Herman Bos]

Alan McKinnon wrote:
> The Ubuntu packagers do a very good job but they can't keep on top of 
> every package out there, some projects move so fast that you need to 
> do it yourself to stay current. wine especially comes to mind, there 
> are 100s of others. Don't shy away from using the compiler - you have 
> to try really hard to break stuff using it.
>
>   
>

There are Ubuntu packages available for wine.
http://www.winehq.org/pipermail/wine-users/2006-May/021414.html

Most other software you see pop up in other unofficial repositories. The
way to install non-packaged software is to package it yourself, IMHO.
Sometimes its even easier then just compiling (if its available in
debian for example, and if you know the right commands).
This way you can use it on all your systems and optionally make it
available for others, or suggest it to the MOTU.