#### Linux From Scratch - Version 7.9

### Chapter 5. Constructing a Temporary System

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# 5.17. Bzip2-1.0.6

The Bzip2 package contains programs for compressing and decompressing files. Compressing text files with bzip2 yields a much better compression percentage than with the traditional gzip.

Approximate build time: less than 0.1 SBU
Required disk space: 5.6 MB

## 5.17.1. Installation of Bzip2

The Bzip2 package does not contain a configure script. Compile and test it with:

    make

Install the package:

    make PREFIX=/tools install

Details on this package are located in Section 6.18.2, “Contents of Bzip2.”

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