How to Install GNU Make on Manjaro

GNU Make is a popular utility used for building software applications. If you are using Manjaro Linux, you can install GNU Make easily using the command line.

Step 1: Open the Terminal

To open the terminal, press Ctrl + Alt + T on your keyboard, or search for "terminal" in the Start menu.

Step 2: Update the Package Database

Before installing any new software on your system, it's important to update the package database. Run the following command to update the package database:

sudo pacman -Syu

Step 3: Install GNU Make

To install GNU Make on your system, run the following command:

sudo pacman -S make

This will download and install the latest version of GNU Make from the official Manjaro repositories.

Step 4: Verify the Installation

After the installation is complete, you can verify that GNU Make has been installed correctly by running the following command:

make --version

This will print the version number of GNU Make and other relevant information. If everything has been installed correctly, you should see something like this:

GNU Make 4.3
Built for x86_64-pc-linux-gnu
Copyright (C) 1988-2020 Free Software Foundation, Inc.
License GPLv3+: GNU GPL version 3 or later

Congratulations! You have successfully installed GNU Make on your Manjaro system. You can now use it to build your favorite software applications.

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