Can someone please explain the make process to me?
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Can someone please explain the make process to me?
I was wondering if anyone can explain the make process to me and tell me if im doing it right. So far what ive got down is that I run ./Configure and make a configuration file then run make and then make install? is this correct? Ive only sucessfully installed 1 program this way.
ive also noticed alot of software needs different compilers and dependancies to work and i have to go find them on the net. Is there any sort of universal compiler package with all the different types?
dependency issues aren't going to be fixed by a 'universal compiler' ... the dependencies that are lacking are probably libraries or other support programs.
if you're sick of finding dependencies then go the package route. like rpm files for redhat or use apt-get in debian ... the idea with those is that the dependency information is sort of built in and you can more easily get your software working (usually!!!)
Originally posted by supertechmyers ive also noticed alot of software needs different compilers and dependancies to work and i have to go find them on the net. Is there any sort of universal compiler package with all the different types?
Well, there is always the Gentoo distribution and Portage.
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