#### Linux From Scratch - Version 7.10

### Chapter 6. Installing Basic System Software

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# 6.61. Make-4.2.1

The Make package contains a program for compiling packages.

Approximate build time: 0.6 SBU
Required disk space: 12.6 MB

## 6.61.1. Installation of Make

Prepare Make for compilation:

    ./configure --prefix=/usr

Compile the package:

    make

To test the results, issue:

    make check

Install the package:

    make install

## 6.61.2. Contents of Make

Installed program: make

### Short Descriptions

make | Automatically determines which pieces of a package need to be (re)compiled and then issues the relevant commands

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