Build-essential or build dep

[autek]

I'm a little confused on this. Which do I need/want to build a package from source. The package is not in Debian as it is a hacked version and I'm not quite sure of all the dependency issues. So what do I want, to avoid the issues of not having all the right dependicies.

Ed

[bhobjj]

apt-get install build-essential

Will install the basic tools needed to build a new kernel from source.
The same tools are needed to build most programs from source.
You will probably need some additional library development files depending upon what you are trying to build. Such as the qt or gtk development libraries.
(hint) If you use aptitude in place of apt-get, it will install reccomended programs associated with what you are installing. This can save some time chasing after programs that you need.

When you run ./configure
It should tell you what is missing if your attempt fails.

-BoB

[autek]

Never used aptitude...guess there might be a first time for everything.

Thanks

Ed