Cross-Compiled Linux From Scratch - Version SYSVINIT-20170702-x86_64-Multilib

Chapter 6. Constructing a Temporary System

6.16. File-5.31

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

6.16.1. 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 10.64.2, “Contents of File.”