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Old 04-09-2008, 11:19 AM   #1
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Install a source package


I have download a package which are source package , but I could not find the file called "make" , can advise how to install it ? thx
 
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Usually './configure' will generate the Makefile.
Then run make. If you are missing /usr/bin/make just install package "make"
 
  


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