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How to compile the tar-ball

This is the "normal" way to install a program: Download the tar file and unpack it:

linux> tar -xzf xbc-VERSION.tar.gz

This will create directory called xbc-VERSION/ in your current working directory. Now change to that directory:

linux> cd xbc-VERSION

and type:

linux> ./configure
linux> make

By appending -h to the configure call you can see options to modify the standard installation. Finally, as root (type su and give root password), type:

linux> make install

By now you'll have an executable file called xbc in /usr/local/bin/ . Type xbc to give it a trial! If you want, you can delete temporary files to save disc-space:

linux> make clean

If you do not have root-access to your computer, you don't have to execute the make install command. After executing make you'l find your executable xbc file in the directory: ~/xbc-VERSION/src .