Linux From Scratch - Version 6.2

Chapter 6. Installing Basic System Software

6.20. Sed-4.1.5

The Sed package contains a stream editor.

Approximate build time: 0.1 SBU
Required disk space: 6.4 MB

6.20.1. Installation of Sed

Prepare Sed for compilation: 

./configure --prefix=/usr --bindir=/bin --enable-html

The meaning of the new configure option:

--enable-html

This builds the HTML documentation.

Compile the package: 

make

To test the results, issue: make check.

Install the package: 

make install

6.20.2. Contents of Sed

Installed program: sed

Short Descriptions

sed

Filters and transforms text files in a single pass