Source compilation by given Makefile

[vladimir]

OS : Linux RedHat i686 fedora core 6
compiler: GNU gcc

Well,my basic experience of programming concerns to Win NT and to UNIX AIX and I not so expiried in Linux programming. So may be my question is too banal and, I am afraid, should be heard: "how as a matter of fact to program in Linux ?!"
In any case, what steps to me are necessary for executing for compilation? It does not occur by like "make -f Makefile", i guess?


> vladimir wrote:
> > It is necessary for us to add some expand functionality into CUPS(printing properties received from user, for ex.)
> > Unfortunately I failed to compile by supplied Makefiles neither files from a directory of sources nor example projects offered by CUPS.org site(http://www.cups.org/book/software.php).
> > The error messages reseived is:
> > [root at fc6 cgi-bin]# make testcgi
> > make: *** No rule to make target `../cups/libcups.a', needed by `testcgi'.  Stop.
> >
> > CUPS system it is actually established on a server and working properly.
> > As well, I have unpacked archive of sources cups-1.2.7-source.tar.gz.
> > What steps are necessary to make to gain successful compilation? I mean, some environments variables or something in this sort?
>
> We need more information...
>
> What operating system are you using?
>
> What compiler are you using?
>
> Can you provide a copy of the configure and make output?
>
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