I think you may need to install "make*.rpm" and "automake*.rpm" from the CD.
Try it and let us know if that fixes your prob
HTH,
Matt
>From: "Carlo Martin C. Barrantes" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Subject: [newbie] Install Programs
>Date: Sun, 19 Dec 1999 00:19:58 -0800
>
>
>I am having problems installing any programs via KDE or Console. For
>instance I go to http://www.tucows.com <http://www.tucows.com/> I download
>a program that is compatible with KDE. Example, I downloaded Kexpress
>which
>is a newsreader. Downloaded the program and it is on tar.gz format. I
>gunzip it and tar it no problems thus far. But when I read the readme and
>it tells to do the “./configure” and then do a “make” and next do a “make
>install” the installation does not succeed. I have Linux-Mandrake 6.5 with
>Red Hat 6.1 installed. I’m using KDE and I’m doing the super user login
>aside from my regular login. Am I missing a step when I install? Your
>feedback is welcome. What should I do when I download a program I want to
>install. Thank you.
>
>Martin
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