compile/make question...

[Ed Greshko]

bruce wrote:
> hi...
> 
> in general, how do i build an app using
> 
> ./configure
> make
> make install
> 
> and have the output/executable be placed in a directory other than the one
> where the app is being built...
> 
> i can't seem to find the right switch.. nor do i know if it should be for
> the "./configure" or the "make install"...
> 

In general....

./configure --help

Will give you the information you desire...

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