5.8. M4-1.4.17

The M4 package contains a macro processor.

5.8.1. Installation of M4

Here we will install an m4 binary that can run on the host system, as this program is required by GMP.

Prepare M4 for compilation:

./configure --prefix=/cross-tools

Compile the package:

make

Install the package:

make install

Details on this package are located in Section 10.11.2, “Contents of M4.”