Estimated build time: &automake-time; Estimated required disk space: &automake-compsize; &aa-automake-shortdesc; &aa-automake-dep;   Prepare Automake for compilation: ./configure --prefix=/usr Compile the package: make This package has a test suite available which can perform a number of checks to ensure it built correctly. Should you choose to run it, the following command will do so: make check Install the package: make install And create a necessary symbolic link: ln -s automake-1.7 /usr/share/automake