gameEditor installation problem- libstdc++.so.5

[pick158]

Problem: I am using a linux derivitive called "Ubuntu- Hardy Heron".
After a fresh install of the Ubuntu system I could not get "gameEditor" to install using the prescribed directions on their website.
Here's what I did, and here's what happened:
1. I downloaded the file "gameeditor.tar.bz2 to my "Desktop" - O.K.
2. I unpacked it using the command: tar -xjf gameeditor.tar.bz2 - also to the desktop where I was located.
3. I opened up the "terminal window" under Applications-Accessories- Terminal.
(this starts a shell in the terminal window)
4. I tried to execute the program with the prescribed command "./gameEditor" (no quotes) to which I received the error msg.
"unable find or execute binary "libstdc++.so.5.
Solution:
The file libstdc++.so.5 is part of the libstdc++5 library of routines. This is an older version of the libstdc++6 which was "ON" my system.

To fix this problem:
You must install the file "libstdc++5" of which "libstdc++.so.5 is part of.
2 methods to do this.

Method #1
Under your system menu select System > Preference > Synaptic Package Manager
give it your administartive password.
use its search function to find the file libstdc++5
* there are other files of type libstdc++5.bla.bla.bla but "Do Not" install them! ONLY "libstdc++5"
mark the box to the left of the file and click on the "Install button" at the top of the menu.
*** After installation is complete; you can now open up a terminal window and type "./gameEditor" without the quotes; and it will run.
Make sure you are in the same directory as the unpacked gameEditor files.
Method #2
Execute the command: sudo apt-get install libstdc++5
you will be asked to enter your administrative password.
after entering your password, the file will install, and your ready to run the program.
* As before; open up a terminal window; Applications>Accessories>Terminal
change directory to where all the unpacked gameEditor files are.
type the command: "./gameEditor" (without the quotes) Your Done!
*** When and If the game editor people get the program to work with "libstdc++6" which is the latest, there will no longer be a need to install libstdc++5

[makslane]

Thank you for your help

[nicki]

yeah thnx for the help

[Fuzzy]

Works fine with 6 for me. 5 is not installed.

[Hblade]

Works fine Another reason it dosnt work sometimes is if you have false drivers, or dont have any drivers installed at all, it simply wont open then