Cross-Compiled Linux From Scratch - Version 2.1.0-PowerPC64-Pure64

Chapter 6. Constructing a Temporary System

6.18. File-5.15

The File package contains a utility for determining the type of a given file or files.

6.18.1. Installation of File

Prepare File for compilation: 

CC="${CC} ${BUILD64}" ./configure --prefix=/tools \
   --build=${CLFS_HOST} --host=${CLFS_TARGET}

Compile the package: 

make

Install the package: 

make install

Details on this package are located in Section 10.39.2, “Contents of File.”