Linux From Scratch - Version 10.1

Chapter 6. Cross Compiling Temporary Tools

6.11. Gzip-1.10

The Gzip package contains programs for compressing and decompressing files.

Approximate build time: 0.1 SBU
Required disk space: 10 MB

6.11.1. Installation of Gzip

Prepare Gzip for compilation: 

./configure --prefix=/usr --host=$LFS_TGT

Compile the package: 

make

Install the package: 

make DESTDIR=$LFS install

Move the executable to its final expected location: 

mv -v $LFS/usr/bin/gzip $LFS/bin

Details on this package are located in Section 8.60.2, “Contents of Gzip.”