building from source

[fisher99]

Hello
I've downloaded some software from the net, but it needs to be compiled.
But when I type make , noting happens.
However when I do a whereis make, i get the directory that it is located in.
Also ./configure on some of the sources can't find cc either.
How do I make the programs look in the correct place for the compiler stuff.

thnks in advance

 

[NavinB]

Hi,
To run make command or cc compiler,make sure u have the correct path set up.(/usr/ccs/bin for make and /usr/local/bin for gcc or check for your c-compiler).
First run ./configure in the source dir,then make and then make install.....
I hope this helps....