Installation

Tracker requires Java but now supplies its own open-source video engine Xuggle. QuickTime is still supported but no longer required.

1. Verify and/or install Java

1. See if Java version 1.5 or higher (1.6 on Mac OS X) is installed on the host computer. If unsure, or Java is not installed, continue with the next step.
2. Download the most recent Java installer from http://java.sun.com/javase/downloads/. The JRE (Java Runtime Environment) is all you need unless you're a Java developer.
3. Double-click the installer and follow the instructions.

2. Install Tracker (with Xuggle)

1. Download the tracker installer for your platform (Windows, Mac OS X, or Linux) from Tracker's home page at http://www.cabrillo.edu/~dbrown/tracker/.
2. Follow the Installer Help instructions at http://www.cabrillo.edu/~dbrown/tracker/installers/installer_help.html. Be sure to include Xuggle in the installation for maximum functionality.

3. Upgrade Tracker

1. Download the tracker installer for your platform, choose the Upgrade option and follow the instructions. Upgrades may include Tracker, Xuggle and/or other components.

4. Launch Tracker

1. Windows: choose the Tracker item in the Start Menu.
2. OS X: double-click the Applications/Tracker.app file.
3. Linux: select the Applications|Education|Tracker menu item.

Congratulations! To start using Tracker, see getting started.