problems with make command!

[lightseeker]

Hello all;


I am running Mandrake 6.5 with a bash shell. I have downloaded several pieces of software. After reading the INSTALL file I followed the directions. I used "tar" etc. In both cases I was instructed at the after unpacking the source code ( I guess) to give the command "make". In both cases I recieved the message "unknown command". Help!

lightseeker

[fancypiper]

That's a pretty old version. You may wish to upgrade.

Discount Linux CDs (http://www.edmunds-enterprises.com/linux/)
Linux Central (http://linuxcentral.com/)
Cheapbytes (http://cart.cheapbytes.com/cgi-bin/cart)

You will have to install the development packages. You didn't choose to install those when you did your initial install.

Mandrake Users (http://www.mandrakeuser.org/) website

[mingshun]

The make rpm should be inside your Mandrake CD.
And you should follow fancypiper's advance. If not, I forsee a series of dependency problems whenever you install a new program.

[lightseeker]

Thanks to all who replied. I will update this week!

lightseeker