How to install GNU Make on Elementary OS Latest

GNU Make is a utility that automates the process of compiling programs from source code. It is available for Linux, macOS, and Windows operating systems. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the steps to install GNU Make on Elementary OS Latest.

Prerequisites

Before starting the installation process, ensure that you have the following prerequisites in place:

Step 1: Open the terminal

Open the Terminal on your Elementary OS Latest system. You can do this by pressing the Ctrl + Alt + T shortcut on your keyboard, or by clicking on the Applications menu icon in the top-left corner of your screen, typing "Terminal" in the search bar, and clicking on the Terminal icon.

Step 2: Update apt

Before installing any software on your system, update the apt package manager by running the following command:

sudo apt update

This will ensure that you have the latest software packages available for installation.

##Step 3: Install GNU Make

To install GNU Make, run the following command in the Terminal:

sudo apt install make

This will download and install GNU Make on your system. You may be prompted to enter your password to authorize the installation process.

Step 4: Verify the installation

Once the installation is complete, verify that GNU Make is installed on your system by running the following command in the Terminal:

make --version

This will display the version of GNU Make currently installed on your system.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we walked you through the steps to install GNU Make on Elementary OS Latest. With this software, you can automate the process of compiling programs from source code, making your development process more efficient.

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