Re: [LINUX_Newbies] Installing software that you download

There is a package in the Ubuntu repositories called build-essential and in
Fedora it may be called "Development Tools" that you will need first. If
you are not using Ubuntu or one of its derivatives then there may be a
similar combination of packages. If not then you will need to install each
one individually.

Here is a rough guide: http://luv.asn.au/overheads/compile.html

Some of it may be a bit dated so do not pay attention to version numbers.

This is a good guide on the process for Debian based:
http://www.aboutdebian.com/compile.htm

This is an rpm and Debina based guide:
http://how-to.linuxcareer.com/a-beginners-howto-to-compiling-from-source-on-linux-systems

Good luck. Let us know how you do.

Roy
Using Kubuntu 12.10, 64-bit
Location: Canada


On 23 October 2012 17:18, mystuff35746 <mystuff35746@yahoo.com> wrote:

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> I've been trying to install stuff with out much luck! not everything comes
> from repositories that I get. and good book that can explain it in simple
> terms and also how to complile. thanks
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