Cross-Compiled Linux From Scratch - Version 1.2.0-x86_64-Multilib

Chapter 5. Constructing Cross-Compile Tools

5.6. File-5.07

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

5.6.1. Installation of File

Prepare File for compilation: 

./configure --prefix=/cross-tools

Compile the package: 

make

Install the package: 

make install

Details on this package are located in Section 10.58.2, “Contents of File.”