Easy question: Compile from source

mikejr · Tux's lil' helper Joined: 07 Nov 2004 Posts: 107

This seems like an easy question - but i can't seem to find the answer. the handbook seemed to touch on it in the context of Portage - but I wanted to be clear.

If i want compile any old program from source - do I use the standard //configure make make install? Does portage keep up with this in any way?

kimchi_sg · Advocate Joined: 26 Nov 2004 Posts: 2969

Please post into the correct topic, in this case Portage and Programming. This is not the place for "installation of program" questions.

mikejr · Tux's lil' helper Joined: 07 Nov 2004 Posts: 107

Fixing...

syg00 · Posted: Wed Mar 23, 2005 12:33 pm Post subject:

Generally the software in question will have instructions - say a readme.
But generally a Makefile will be shipped, and so yes, configure, make, and make install will usually get the job done.

Portage is oblivious in such cases - I work on the basis that if it ain't emerged, it ain't known (personal belief, not known fact).

kimchi_sg · Advocate Joined: 26 Nov 2004 Posts: 2969

I should have told you to wait, since I asked the mods to move this one. Now it is a dup of your other topic.

Maedhros · Posted: Wed Mar 23, 2005 1:37 pm Post subject: