Linux From Scratch - Version cross-la-r11.0-228-systemd

Chapter 6. Cross Compiling Temporary Tools

6.2. M4-1.4.19

The M4 package contains a macro processor.

Approximate build time: 0.2 SBU
Required disk space: 32 MB

6.2.1. Installation of M4

Prepare M4 for compilation: 

./configure --prefix=/usr   \
            --host=$LFS_TGT \
            --build=$(build-aux/config.guess) \
            sv_cv_stack_direction=-1          \
            sv_cv_stack_direction_msg="grows down"

Compile the package: 

make

Install the package: 

make DESTDIR=$LFS install

Details on this package are located in Section 8.12.2, “Contents of M4.”