Hello,
Does anyone have some tips on how/where to start the learning process for compiling, building, making and installing software from source code.
I am new to Linux, but eager to learn…
I have tried several times with several different applications using:
./configure
make
su -c checkinstall
or alternatively following whatever instructions came with the source, but I have had very limited success in guiding the process to successful completion.
I understand that this is going to be a very steep and in depth learning curve.
There’s so much great opensource software out there that doesn’t necessarily come pre-packaged into RPM’s.
I’m just looking for some starting points or helpful tips.
Thanks,
Aaron