Installing new Programs

[Savage-Geek]

I installed Mandrake 7.2 on a VERY simple System. (p133 crud for video card... but i dont plan to use x). I have tried SEVERAL times to install Linux compat Progs. on this system (ftp mostly... so i can get to the larger stuff on my network). Every time i try i get errors such as "install:make:command does not exisit" or "Makefile:Acess denied". Im logged in as root at the time..... what am i doing wrong??? :confused:

[Muzzafarath]

Did you install the development packages?

[Savage-Geek]

im honestly not sure if i did or not .. its been a while since i nstalled and i should probably strt fresh anyways :eek:
how would i do that??? (im too new to Linux for my own good) :confused:

ummm and maby im jumping the gun, but what difference does it make?

[mjb0314]

Originally posted by Ed Webb:
im honestly not sure if i did or not .. its been a while since i nstalled and i should probably strt fresh anyways :eek:
how would i do that??? (im too new to Linux for my own good) :confused:

ummm and maby im jumping the gun, but what difference does it make?

IIRC, during the install routine for drake 7.2 it will ask you what type of install you want (workstation, development, etc.). Choose the development option. This will automatically install the compilers and associated libraries so that you will be able to compile and install programs or write your own programs.. Someone please correct me if i'm wrong!

HTH
melissa

[Savage-Geek]

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