OpenBSD is a free and secure operating system known for its focus on security and uncompromising commitment to free and open-source software. GNU Make is a convenient utility tool that enables the automated building and compilation of software projects. In this tutorial, we will discuss how to install GNU Make on OpenBSD.
Before starting, you will need:
Start by running the following command to update OpenBSD's package database:
# pkg_add -u
This command will update the package database and install any available security updates.
GNU Make is required to build other packages on OpenBSD, and it is included in the build system by default. To install Zlib and other build packages, run the following command:
# pkg_add zlib
This command will install the Zlib package, which is often required by other packages when building new ones.
The GNU Make package is available in OpenBSD's official package repository. Run the command below to install GNU Make:
# pkg_add gmake
This command will download and install GNU Make.
After installing GNU Make, verify the installation by running the following command:
$ gmake --version
If GNU Make is installed correctly, the output should display the version number.
In this tutorial, we have discussed how to install GNU Make on OpenBSD. Installing GNU Make is a simple process that can be completed in just a few minutes. Once installed, you can use GNU Make to automate the building and compilation of software projects on OpenBSD.
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