Error when attempting to launch ./Foldit ON LINUX

Started by ro0tux

ro0tux Lv 1

Running: Unbuntu 11.10 64 bit

Error:
Foldit Error: The game has previously not started up correctly.
If this problem persists, please install the latest version.
Foldit Error: Could not load library: libglut.so.3: wrong ELF class: ELFCLASS64.

I've googled other threads where folks have/had this problem but the resolution was either vague or thread was closed.

I've attempted to update "freeglut-2.6.0" but fail on "make install" with the following:
In file included from freeglut_callbacks.c:29:0:
freeglut_internal.h:111:39: fatal error: X11/extensions/XInput.h: No such file or directory
compilation terminated.

Can anyone point me in the right direction? Thanks in advance for your time and help.

mnovak Lv 1

The problem is that the program requires 32 bit version of the library file. So try to install freeglut3:i386 package. Worked for me :)

Gwythyr Lv 1

Have same problem on "The game has previously not started up correctly.
If this problem persists, please install the latest version." i dl the "freeglut3_2.6.0-1ubuntu2_i386.deb". anyone can help? maybe to much to ask, but step by step will be nice too.

Rav3n_pl Lv 1

is a 32 bit program, it NEED 32bit libraries to work on 32 system.
It is explained on forum and feedback many times, search it.

paramodic Lv 1

I'm thinking that maybe there should be a sticky for this, Rav3n. I come on here every now and then because I've had this problem with Foldit for about a month now, and I always see you repeating that same message. Anyway, I can't seem to figure out how to install freeglut. I've found it, but it doesn't seem to install like a regular program, and I can't figure it out. What happens is that I get it downloaded, but windows can't read or recognize the install file that it has. Is there an alternate solution to this problem?

beta_helix Staff Lv 1

Rav3n_pl, if you want to post a new thread about this, I can make it sticky for you (so you don't have to repeat yourself over and over again! But again, thanks for doing so!)

Rav3n_pl Lv 1

there is no such problem.
I have w7 64bit and any trouble.
Only thing is to install in another than "program files" directory to avoid administrative privileges trouble.

paramodic Lv 1

Freeglut, that is? Or Foldit? Because as far as freeglut goes, I've got W7/64-bit too, but I can't figure out what version to use or how to get the darn thing to install once I've got it. Are you using the Natty version?