Rob Rosenthal wrote:
> 1. Okay, so I take it if the README or INSTALL file in a tarball does
> NOT specify a particular --prefix, I need not specify one when compiling
> UNLESS I want to decide where I want the program to install itself. Is
> that right?
Normally, if you try
./configure --help
you'll get a lot of output looking somewhat like this:
Usage: configure [options] [host]
Options: [defaults in brackets after descriptions]
<snip>
Directory and file names:
--prefix=PREFIX install architecture-independent files in PREFIX
[/usr/local]
So if you don't enter --prefix, it will default to /usr/local.
>
> 2. Since I compile some programs myself but mostly use yum to install
> rpms and keep updated, what is the neatest way to keep things organized
> with a minimum of problems and conflicts?
Well, *I* think keeping compiled programs in /usr/local makes the most
sense. I do allow other people to have different opinions...
James.
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