Cross-Compiled Linux From Scratch - Version 3.0.0-SYSVINIT-MIPS64-Multilib

Chapter 6. Constructing a Temporary System

6.17. File-5.19

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

6.17.1. Installation of File

Prepare File for compilation: 

./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 10.79.2, “Contents of File.”