I'm trying to run some Linux-compatible demos from an old CD that came with a book I found, specifically from the 'Game Programming Gems' collection. One example is located at `SourceCode/Mathematics/10Melax/SPINLOGO`. After making it executable with `chmod +x SPINLOGO`, I encounter an error stating that it cannot open `libglut.so.3`. I'm currently using Linux Mint 22, and I'm looking for a way to resolve this issue and get the program running on my modern setup.
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If you're having a tough time getting it to work on Mint, another option is to set up a virtual machine with an older Linux distribution that matches the era of the software. It might be easier to get everything running smoothly that way!
You might want to check out this site I found. It gives some helpful tips on fixing issues with `libglut.so.3`. Just keep in mind that the information might be outdated, so it could be a bit tricky.
I saw that link, but it didn't help in my case. I even tried `sudo apt-get install freeglut3`, but it said it couldn't find the package.
That's a solid idea! I was hoping to learn how to make it work on my current setup, but if all else fails, I might just do that.