Topic: using "make"

[Garret]

I was trying to install a storefront program and it couldn't "make" (compile) to install the program. Why is it not finding it and what can I do to remedy this.

Thanx

[Charlie Brady]

Garret wrote:

> I was trying to install a storefront program and it couldn't
> "make" (compile) to install the program. Why is it
> not finding it and what can I do to remedy this.

The e-smith server and gateway does not include any development tools, including make. A system running RedHat linux (or compatible) should be used for preparing any software for installation onto the server. Preferably the RPM binary format
should be used to package the software and install it on the server.

We ship the server without any development tools as it helps to preserve the integrity and security of the system.

Regards

Charlie

[Garret]

Got ya. Thanks.

[Mike Stoddart]

I may be mistaken, but could there be a problem if I developed software on a Mandrake 7.1 box, and then attempted to install it on the E-Smith box? The two would be using different versions of Perl, and I *thought* I found some inconsistencies when I tried it.