How do I make a ./configure script work?

Asked by Alexandros

Suppose I have downloaded a subversion working copy of an application and want to compile it. I open a terminal, change my directory to the appropriate one and type ./configure and says command not found. Is there any step I'm omitting? Do I have, let's say, to use sudo?

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Florian Diesch (diesch) said :
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It depends on the application what you have to do to compile it. Some programs don't use automake (where the configure script comes from). Usually there is a README or INSTALL file that contains instructions.

If you need help for a specific application please tell me where to get it so I can have a look at it.

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Alexandros (alexandros-t) said :
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Thanks Sam, that solved my question.