how do i compile new programs

[ghostz]

i want to learn how ot build these programs an anyone give me a tut or how to ?


p.s i dnt know if im posting tin the right place

[oldos2er]

https://help.ubuntu.com/community/CompilingEasyHowTo

https://help.ubuntu.com/community/OtherWaysToInstall

[WatchingThePain]

Those links are a tutorial dude!

[davec64]

Download the source, unpack the archive and have a look at the readme file first!
Once you're happy there isn't an installation script or some special steps to compiling, then it should be a simple:

cd **to unpacked folder**
./configure
make
sudo make install

Make sure you've already installed any required dependancies and if you get an error look for a dependancy you've missed.

EDIT:

The first tutorial is spot on!
checkinstall is better as you can then use apt to remove the program later.