How to Install GNU Make on Ubuntu Server

GNU Make is a utility tool that automates the process of building binaries and executables from source code. It is an essential tool for software developers and programmers. This tutorial will walk you through the process of installing GNU Make on Ubuntu Server.

Step 1: Update the package index

Before installing GNU Make, it is essential to update the package index by running the following commands:

sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get upgrade

This will ensure that the package index is up to date and that all packages are updated to their latest version.

Step 2: Install GNU Make

To install GNU Make, run the following command:

sudo apt-get install make

This will install GNU Make and all its dependencies on your Ubuntu Server.

Step 3: Verify the installation

To verify that GNU Make is installed correctly, run the following command:

make -v

This will display the version information for GNU Make.

Congratulations, you have successfully installed GNU Make on Ubuntu Server. You are now ready to use GNU Make to automate the process of building binaries and executables from source code.

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