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Chapter 5. Constructing a Temporary System

5.32. Texinfo-6.5

The Texinfo package contains programs for reading, writing, and converting info pages.

Approximate build time: 0.2 SBU
Required disk space: 100 MB

5.32.1. Installation of Texinfo

Prepare Texinfo for compilation: 

./configure --prefix=/tools
[Note]

Note

As part of the configure process, a test is made that indicates an error for TestXS_la-TestXS.lo. This is not relevant for LFS and should be ignored.

Compile the package: 

make

Compilation is now complete. As discussed earlier, running the test suite is not mandatory for the temporary tools here in this chapter. To run the Texinfo test suite anyway, issue the following command: 

make check

Install the package: 

make install

Details on this package are located in Section 6.76.2, “Contents of Texinfo.”