How may i install an application on linux?
Tuesday, December 29th, 2009 at
04:59
I have downloaded an application and i want to install that on my server, here is the list of files for application:
.cdtproject
.project
dget.mk
INSTALL
Makefile
These file are located at the root of program directory.
Please tell me know May I install this app on my Linux server using shell.
Thank you
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Filed under: Linux Applications
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I would read the INSTALL file and find out if you need to do anything special before you compile it. If not, then you should be able to simply type ‘make’ inside the shell while in directory with the Makefile.
The ‘make’ command executes the script commands inside the Makefile to compile the application properly. Once ‘make’ is done, then you should type ‘make install’ to get it installed. You may have to become ‘root’ in order to install the application, though.
Of course, in order to use ‘make’, the command will need to be in your PATH along with any other developmental tools (like gcc). So, you should read the INSTALL file to ensure you have everything you need and that you’ve configured it correctly to get it installed properly.
Good luck.