Setup and updates

Livt Installation

Install Livt on Linux or Windows with a step-by-step guide for every supported platform.

This guide provides step-by-step instructions for installing the Livt compiler on Linux and Windows. Follow the section for your operating system below.

Supported Operating Systems

The Livt compiler supports the following OS versions:

Ubuntu 24.04 LTS (Noble Numbat)
Windows 11
Windows 10

Installation on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS (Noble Numbat)

Before installing the Livt compiler on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS, you must first install the prerequisites.

Prerequisites

Java Runtime Environment (JRE) from OpenJDK 17

The following command installs the JRE from OpenJDK 17.

bash

sudo apt update && sudo apt install openjdk-17-jre

Installing the Livt Compiler

Once the prerequisites are installed, create a directory for the Livt compiler and download the latest version:

bash

mkdir -p ${HOME}/.livt && cd ${HOME}/.livt
wget -c https://download.eccelerators.com?file=livt-ubuntu-24.04-latest.tar.gz -O - | tar -xz

The Livt installation package can be downloaded in your download section.

To make the livtc command accessible from any terminal session, add the installation path to your .bashrc file:

bash

echo 'export PATH="${PATH}:${HOME}/.livt"' >> ~/.bashrc
source ~/.bashrc

Check that the Livt compiler is installed correctly by running livtc --version.

bash

livtc --version

Licensing

To use the Livt compiler, a valid license must be installed. If no licenses are found, you will see:

bash

livtc --licenses    
Licenses Path: /home/developer/.livt/licenses

No licenses found.

Download the license file from your account's license section to the Livt compiler's license directory:

bash

~/.livt/licenses/livt.lic

Once the license file is in place, check its validity:

bash

livtc --licenses    
Licenses Path: /home/developer/.livt/licenses

Licenses (File, Product, Type, Start Date, Expiration Date)

livt.lic - Livt, Team, 13/12/2023, 31/12/2024

Your Livt compiler setup is now complete and ready to use.

Windows 11

This guide walks you through the steps to install and configure the Livt compiler on Windows 11.

Prerequisites

Before installing the Livt compiler, ensure the following software is installed:

Java Runtime for Windows

Installing the Livt Compiler

Visit download.eccelerators.com to download the latest version of the Livt compiler. Extract the downloaded package into the folder %USERPROFILE%\.livt.

Customized Livt compiler packages are available for download in the login area.

bash

Livt Installation Path: %USERPROFILE%\.livt

Adding the Livt installation path to the Windows PATH environment variable makes the livtc command available system-wide.

Configure PATH:

Right-click on 'This PC' and select 'Properties'.
Go to 'Advanced system settings' and click on 'Environment Variables'.
Under 'System Variables', find and select 'Path', then click 'Edit'.
Add %USERPROFILE%\.livt to the list to make the livtc command available system-wide.

Verify the installation by running the Livt compiler from the command line.

bash

C:\livtc --version

Licensing

To use the Livt compiler, a valid license must be installed. If no licenses are found, you will see:

bash

C:\livtc --licenses    
Licenses Path:  C:\Users\Developer\.livt\licenses

No licenses found.

Download the license file from your account's license section to the Livt compiler's license directory:

bash

C:\Users\Developer\.livt\licenses\livt.lic

Once the license file is in place, check its validity:

bash

C:\livtc --licenses    
Licenses Path: C:\Users\Developer\.livt\licenses

Licenses (File, Product, Type, Start Date, Expiration Date)

livt.lic - Livt, Team, 13/12/2023, 31/12/2024

After completing these steps, the Livt compiler is fully set up and ready for use.

Windows 10

This guide walks you through the steps to install and configure the Livt compiler on Windows 10.

Prerequisites

Before installing the Livt compiler, ensure the following software is installed:

Java Runtime for Windows

Installing the Livt Compiler

Visit download.eccelerators.com to download the latest version of the Livt compiler. Extract the downloaded package into the folder %USERPROFILE%\.livt.

Customized Livt compiler packages are available for download in the login area.

bash

Livt Installation Path: %USERPROFILE%\.livt

Adding the Livt installation path to the Windows PATH environment variable makes the livtc command available system-wide.

Configure PATH:

Right-click on 'This PC' and select 'Properties'.
Go to 'Advanced system settings' and click on 'Environment Variables'.
Under 'System Variables', find and select 'Path', then click 'Edit'.
Add %USERPROFILE%\.livt to the list to make the livtc command available system-wide.

Verify the installation by running the Livt compiler from the command line.

bash

C:\livtc --version

Licensing

To use the Livt compiler, a valid license must be installed. If no licenses are found, you will see:

bash

C:\livtc --licenses    
Licenses Path:  C:\Users\Developer\.livt\licenses

No licenses found.

Download the license file from your account's license section to the Livt compiler's license directory:

bash

C:\Users\Developer\.livt\licenses\livt.lic

Once the license file is in place, check its validity:

bash

C:\livtc --licenses    
Licenses Path: C:\Users\Developer\.livt\licenses

Licenses (File, Product, Type, Start Date, Expiration Date)

livt.lic - Livt, Team, 13/12/2023, 31/12/2024

After completing these steps, the Livt compiler is fully set up and ready for use.