Are you ready to upgrade your GNU Make to the latest version on CentOS Linux 7.9? This guide will walk you through the process of installing GNU Make 4.4.1 from source. By compiling from source, you ensure that you have the most up-to-date version of Make, which is essential for building and compiling software.
🔧 Pre-requisites:
Before we begin, make sure you have the following:
- A system running CentOS Linux release 7.9
- Sudo privileges or access to the root user
- Internet connection to download the necessary files
🚀 Step 1: Update System Packages
First, it’s a good idea to update your package repository to ensure you have access to the latest updates.
sudo yum update -y🔑 Step 2: Install Required Dependencies
To compile GNU Make, you might need development tools and libraries. Install them with the following command:
sudo yum groupinstall 'Development Tools' -y📥 Step 3: Download GNU Make
Now, we will download the GNU Make source package. Use wget to download the make-4.4.1.tar.gz file from the official GNU archive:
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wget https://ftp.gnu.org/gnu/make/make-4.4.1.tar.gz📦 Step 4: Extract the Source Code
Once the download is complete, extract the tarball with:
tar -zxvf make-4.4.1.tar.gz🔨 Step 5: Compile and Install
Change to the directory where the source code was extracted:
cd make-4.4.1Configure the package for your system:
./configure --prefix=/usrCompile the source code:
makeFinally, install GNU Make onto your system:
sudo make install✅ Step 6: Verify the Installation
After the installation is complete, you can verify the installed version of GNU Make with:
make --versionYou should see output confirming that GNU Make 4.4.1 has been installed.
Congratulations! 🎉 You have successfully installed GNU Make 4.4.1 on CentOS Linux 7.9. You can now use this powerful tool for managing builds and compiling software from source.
