2. Type `./bootstrap'.
- The autogen.sh (called by bootstrap) uses python. By default autodetect
- it, but it can be overridden by setting the PYTHON variable.
+ The autogen.sh (called by bootstrap) uses python. By default it is
+ autodetected, but it can be overridden by setting the PYTHON variable.
3. Type `./configure' to configure the package for your system.
If you're using `csh' on an old version of System V, you might
4. Type `make' to compile the package.
5. Optionally, type `make check' to run any self-tests that come with
- the package. Note that many of the tests require root privileges in
- order to run.
+ the package. Note that many of the tests require root privileges and
+ a specially crafted environment in order to run.
6. Type `make install' to install the programs and any data files and
documentation.