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Chapter 7. Entering Chroot and Building Additional Tools

7.12. Texinfo-6.7

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

Approximate build time: 0.3 SBU
Required disk space: 105 MB

7.12.1. Installation of Texinfo

Prepare Texinfo for compilation: 

./configure --prefix=/usr
[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

Install the package: 

make install

Details on this package are located in Section 8.65.2, “Contents of Texinfo.”