Linux From Scratch - Version 6.1.1

Chapter 5. Constructing a Temporary System

5.26. Texinfo-4.8

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

Approximate build time: 0.2 SBU
Required disk space: 14.7 MB
Installation depends on: Bash, Binutils, Coreutils, Diffutils, GCC, Gettext, Glibc, Grep, Make, Ncurses, and Sed

5.26.1. Installation of Texinfo

Prepare Texinfo for compilation: 

./configure --prefix=/tools

Compile the package: 

make

To test the results, issue: make check.

Install the package: 

make install

Details on this package are located in Section 6.34.2, “Contents of Texinfo.”