[PLUG] perl configure
Randal L. Schwartz
merlyn at stonehenge.com
Fri Mar 28 21:26:01 UTC 2003
>>>>> "Russell" == Russell Evans <russell-evans at uswest.net> writes:
Russell> When compiling perl, the configure script asks a few questions; would anyone
Russell> like to explain their preference and reasons? Or could you explain any "oh
Russell> don't thats".
Russell> Use 64-bit integers?
Russell> use maximal 64-bit support?
Russell> use long doubles?
Russell> Does your kernel have *secure* setuid scripts?
Russell> Do you want to do setuid/setgid emulation?
Unless you have VERY STRONG reasons to change anything, just
hit return a bunch.
I generally set only the Prefix value, and I do it from the command-line:
./Configure -ders -Dprefix=$HOME
for example. No questions asked then.
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