Abstract
We are often asked how to install free software from sources. Compiling software yourself is really easy because most of the steps to follow are the same no matter what the software you are installing is. The aim of this document is to guide the beginner step by step and explain the meaning of each move. We assume that the reader has a minimal knowledge of the UNIX® system (ls or mkdir for instance).
This is only a guide, not a reference manual and that is why several links are given at the end to answer any remaining questions. This chapter can probably be improved, so we will appreciate receiving any feedback on its contents.