Cross-Compiled Linux From Scratch - Version GIT-20170803-MIPS64-Multilib

Chapter 10. Installing Basic System Software

10.84. File-5.31 N32 Libraries

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

10.84.1. Installation of File

Prepare File for compilation: 

CC="gcc ${BUILDN32}" \
./configure \
    --prefix=/usr \
    --libdir=/usr/lib32

Compile the package: 

make

To test the results, issue: 

make check

Install the package: 

make install

Details on this package are located in Section 10.85.2, “Contents of File.”