Date: Wed, 08 Mar 2006 15:30:46 -0600 From: Kevin Kinsey <kdk@daleco.biz> To: Lawrence Petrykanyn <lawrence.petrykanyn@sympatico.ca> Cc: freebsd-questions@freebsd.org Subject: Re: Newbie FreeBSD/Linux Question Message-ID: <440F4D06.1030607@daleco.biz> In-Reply-To: <BAYC1-PASMTP0407EAC57EDFBD3E62C61683EF0@CEZ.ICE> References: <BAYC1-PASMTP0407EAC57EDFBD3E62C61683EF0@CEZ.ICE>
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Lawrence Petrykanyn wrote:
> Hi!
>
> I am a newbie trying to compile the program JACK that is
> required for the midi sequencer Rosegarden. This program
> (JACK) is not available through the ports collection and is
> intended for a Linux system. I am running FreeBSD 5.4 with
> linux compatibility supported. Below is is the readme file for
> JACK and I have chosen to follow the second option. I have
> created the /mnt/ramfs directory and edited my /etc/stab file
> as directed. What I don't understand is the last instruction
> of the second option listed below, the line that says,
>
> "add --with-default-tmpdir=/mnt/ramfs to the JACK configure
> line when you build it".
>
> I tried "make --with-default-tmpdir=/mnt/ramfs" and received
> a message informing me that this is not correct Make syntax.
>
> Am I supposed to edit the config file(s) that accompany the
> source code? If so, which one(s), config.h.in, configure,
> configure.ac or one of the files in the config directory of
> this package?
>
> This is probably a very simple matter, but I have googled
> around and cannot find an answer. Any comments,
> suggestions or advice would be greatly appreciated.
>
> Thanks,
> Lawrence
Just a wild guess; is it bad English? Have you tried
this string when doing "configure" instead of "make"?
Perhaps that is what is meant.
./configure --with-default-tmpdir=/mnt/ramfs
HTH, but not holding my breath,
Kevin Kinsey
--
Fanaticism consists of redoubling your effort when you have
forgotten your aim.
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