9.4. File-4.17 64 Bit

The File package contains a utility for determining the type of a given file or files.

9.4.1. Installation of File

Prepare File for compilation:

CC="gcc ${BUILD64}" ./configure --prefix=/tools \
   --libdir=/tools/lib64

Compile the package:

make

This package does not come with a test suite.

Install the package:

make install

Now we create a symlink so that the GCC testsuite can use file:

ln -sv /tools/bin/file /usr/bin

Details on this package are located in Section 10.42.2, “Contents of File.”