make command not working in opensuse

suresh.j · 08-02-2010, 09:55 AM

hi
i am trying to install a new kernel.The first step make mrproper is showing some error that make command is not there with gcc.
can any one help me to compile kernel.
Thank you in advance..

pixellany · 08-02-2010, 10:36 AM

What distro (version) of Linux are you using?

Is gcc installed? (Normally, make would be installed as part of gcc.) Regardless, check with your package manager.

bsat · 08-03-2010, 03:01 AM

Run the command

make --version

see what it outputs, if it does give you some thing like

GNU Make 3.81
Copyright (C) 2006 Free Software Foundation, Inc.
This is free software; see the source for copying conditions.
There is NO warranty; not even for MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

This program built for i486-pc-linux-gnu

Make is installed, else it is not.

anon237 · 08-03-2010, 03:57 AM

Hi,

Not all versions of opensuse have make (and automake) installed by default (10.3 does, if I remember correctly).
You probably also need to install gcc, g++ and binutils

Use Yast to install them (YaST -> Software -> Software Management).

Hope this helps.