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

Chapter 6. Constructing a Temporary System

6.18. File-5.07

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} ${BUILD64}" ./configure --prefix=/tools \
   --libdir=/tools/lib64 --build=${CLFS_HOST} --host=${CLFS_TARGET}

Compile the package: 

make

Install the package: 

make install

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