increasingly automated but at present some 
human intervention is required. However, some of the software 
(like compilers) need only be installed once.<p>

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<b>Note:</b><br> 
If you already have installed compilers and libraries as
described in <b>Step 0</b> you can immediately proceed with <b>Step
1</b>.  If you want to install a binary distribution (programs
precompiled and ready for installation) read the file
<a href="Howto-Install-Binaries.html"> Howto-Install-Binaries</a> 
first and then proceed 