Cross-Compiled Linux From Scratch - Version 1.2.0-Sparc64-Pure64

Chapter 6. Constructing a Temporary System

6.8. Zlib-1.2.5

The Zlib package contains compression and decompression routines used by some programs.

6.8.1. Installation of Zlib

Prepare Zlib for compilation: 

CC="${CC} ${BUILD64}" \
   ./configure --prefix=/tools

Compile the package: 

make

Install the package: 

make install

Details on this package are located in Section 10.14.2, “Contents of Zlib.”