I started by getting missing file errors and such like.

If you are using Linux and these commands are available on your
machine you can try:

apt-cache search qt

then, for all the stuff which sounds related to what you want, you do
apt-get install <name of the application>

You have to be root and to have write permission in /usr

Mariane

PS If you have a Debian Sarge you will still miss one file, with an
unpronouncable name. I've forgotten which one it was, if you have a Debian
Sarge I'll send you the file if you want. Just reming me of its name