PE client with Ubuntu 15.10 64bits and XPlane 9

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Re: PE client with Ubuntu 15.10 64bits and XPlane 9

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Keith,

I included the link where I encountered the problem way back in the day.

viewtopic.php?f=12&t=4414&start=10#p28866

My specific problem was never resolved. Likely because of the group of us trying to get Linux to work, I was the only one using 32 bit Linux. In my case using 32 bit Linux was an attempt to just "make it simple".

As I didn't have to use the 32 bit version and progress was at an impasse, 32 bit work was abandoned. Switching to 64 bit which frankly is a better strategic choice.

From Keith's point of view, working on a 32 bit version of Linux has to be almost seen as a near "one off" solution. Given the known limitations of the 32 bit XP10, few people would actually need/want to run it. Especially if there's a working 64 bit available. However. in general being able to support more user's configurations is a good thing (within reason).

I personally have a love/hate relationship with Linux. Understanding both sides of the issue. However I will readily acknowledge that Linux can be a royal PIA. And sometimes Linux does not live up to the performance Hype.

To TexFly, unfortunately I have to say that if you were using XP10 64 bit you would be test flying aircraft by now instead of trying to become a Linux system admin. :twisted:

At the risk of stirring the pot to the point of explosion, IMO there's a possibility that if this project was done on XP9 with a compatible Windows version would have better luck. The forums indicate XP9 can run on Win7 and Win8.
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Re: PE client with Ubuntu 15.10 64bits and XPlane 9

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The linux 32-bit plugin is functional on Ubuntu systems shipped by Precision Flight Controls, so there is a track record of it working on XP9.
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Re: PE client with Ubuntu 15.10 64bits and XPlane 9

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Keith here they suggest a recompile http://forums.x-plane.org/index.php?showtopic=29895 "...to make it work, X-IvAp should be compiled with additional -fno-stack-protector CFLAG".

Not sure what to do next...I ran the ldd from the XP9 directory...

ldd ./Resources/plugins/PilotEdge/lin.xpl
linux-gate.so.1 => (0xb77b9000)
libGL.so.1 => /usr/lib/libGL.so.1 (0xb7616000)
libGLU.so.1 => /usr/lib/i386-linux-gnu/libGLU.so.1 (0xb75a3000)
libpng12.so.0 => /lib/i386-linux-gnu/libpng12.so.0 (0xb7576000)
libts3client_linux_x86.so => Resources/plugins/PilotEdge/32/libts3client_linux_x86.so (0xb709a000)
libnvidia-tls.so.340.96 => /usr/lib/tls/libnvidia-tls.so.340.96 (0xb7095000)
libnvidia-glcore.so.340.96 => /usr/lib/libnvidia-glcore.so.340.96 (0xb4b01000)
libX11.so.6 => /usr/lib/i386-linux-gnu/libX11.so.6 (0xb49b6000)
libXext.so.6 => /usr/lib/i386-linux-gnu/libXext.so.6 (0xb49a0000)
libc.so.6 => /lib/i386-linux-gnu/libc.so.6 (0xb47e5000)
libdl.so.2 => /lib/i386-linux-gnu/libdl.so.2 (0xb47e0000)
libstdc++.so.6 => /usr/lib/i386-linux-gnu/libstdc++.so.6 (0xb4669000)
libm.so.6 => /lib/i386-linux-gnu/libm.so.6 (0xb461c000)
libgcc_s.so.1 => /lib/i386-linux-gnu/libgcc_s.so.1 (0xb45fd000)
libz.so.1 => /lib/i386-linux-gnu/libz.so.1 (0xb45e2000)
librt.so.1 => /lib/i386-linux-gnu/librt.so.1 (0xb45d9000)
libpthread.so.0 => /lib/i386-linux-gnu/libpthread.so.0 (0xb45bc000)
libxcb.so.1 => /usr/lib/i386-linux-gnu/libxcb.so.1 (0xb4597000)
/lib/ld-linux.so.2 (0x800cf000)
libXau.so.6 => /usr/lib/i386-linux-gnu/libXau.so.6 (0xb4592000)
libXdmcp.so.6 => /usr/lib/i386-linux-gnu/libXdmcp.so.6 (0xb458b000)

Error from the log.txt:

Fetching plugins for /home/alexplane/X-Plane 9/Resources/plugins

Loaded: /home/alexplane/X-Plane 9/Resources/plugins/PluginAdmin/lin.xpl.

dlerror:/home/alexplane/X-Plane 9/Resources/plugins/PilotEdge/lin.xpl: undefined symbol: __stack_chk_fail_local
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Re: PE client with Ubuntu 15.10 64bits and XPlane 9

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It's already being built with that flag, but I'll double check a few things to make sure it's being built that way within all of the dependent modules.
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Ok, please let me know...

I have everything working and this is the last item!

Thanks.
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Ok, updates....I have installed XSquawkBox (an older version 1.0.6) and it works perfectly...
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Re: PE client with Ubuntu 15.10 64bits and XPlane 9

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That is not the same plugin so it's not relevant as you might be thinking.
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Re: PE client with Ubuntu 15.10 64bits and XPlane 9

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I shared it just in case. Trying to help...let me know if you find out anything. I would like to reactivate my PE account possibly without buying a new computer and XP10...
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Re: PE client with Ubuntu 15.10 64bits and XPlane 9

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I will. I was stuck in Nashua for two days due to mechanical issues and then weather, I'm going to catch up when I can.
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Re: PE client with Ubuntu 15.10 64bits and XPlane 9

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TexFly wrote:I would like to reactivate my PE account possibly without buying a new computer and XP10...
In the interest of full disclosure. During my Linux testing I was able to get Unbuntu 64bit, XP10, Nvidia GTX640, PE working on an old ASUS LGA775 motherboard. 800MHz DDR2 memory. The generation from about 2006-2007. By any measure this MB was very long in the tooth.

I can say from first hand experience that it's a myth that XP10 "requires" a beast of a PC to work. With the default Baron and the right rendering settings I was getting 30-45 FPS. The frame rate was very "playable".

From the cockpit point of view there weren't any compromises. Obviously looking out the window was not a full on X-plane experience. But for someone looking to do instrument training it would get the job done.
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