Gcc Error Source Directory Already Configured

Tutorials/Articles Search HCL Search Reviews Search ISOs Go to Page... LinuxQuestions.org > Forums > Linux Forums > Linux - Distributions > Linux From Scratch [SOLVED] Binutils error: Source directory already configured; run make distclean there first?! User Name Remember Me? Password Linux From Scratch This Forum is for the discussion of LFS. LFS is a project that provides you with the steps necessary to build your own custom Linux system. Notices Welcome to LinuxQuestions.org, a friendly and active Linux Community. You are currently viewing LQ as a guest. By joining our community you will have the ability to post topics, receive our newsletter, use the advanced search, subscribe to threads and access many other special https://gcc.gnu.org/ml/gcc-help/2009-01/msg00311.html features. Registration is quick, simple and absolutely free. Join our community today! Note that registered members see fewer ads, and ContentLink is completely disabled once you log in. Are you new to LinuxQuestions.org? Visit the following links: Site Howto | Site FAQ | Sitemap | Register Now If you have any problems with the registration process or your account login, please contact us. If you need to reset your password, click here. Having a problem logging in? Please http://www.linuxquestions.org/questions/linux-from-scratch-13/binutils-error-source-directory-already-configured%3B-run-make-distclean-there-first-744040/ visit this page to clear all LQ-related cookies. Introduction to Linux - A Hands on Guide This guide was created as an overview of the Linux Operating System, geared toward new users as an exploration tour and getting started guide, with exercises at the end of each chapter. For more advanced trainees it can be a desktop reference, and a collection of the base knowledge needed to proceed with system and network administration. This book contains many real life examples derived from the author's experience as a Linux system and network administrator, trainer and consultant. They hope these examples will help you to get a better understanding of the Linux system and that you feel encouraged to try out things on your own. Click Here to receive this Complete Guide absolutely free. Search this Thread 07-30-2009, 09:51 PM #1 PhoenixzeroX LQ Newbie Registered: Jul 2009 Posts: 7 Rep: Binutils error: Source directory already configured; run make distclean there first?! HI everyone First of all hello to everyone this is my first question in this forum. I have a problem when trying to follow the chapter 5.12 of the LFS book. When i try to make the binutils 2.16.1 source i receive the following error: checking for style of include used by make... GNU configure: error: source directory already configured; run "make distclean" there first make: *** [

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