Solaris specific installation tips

Required software

Solaris installs often lack C compilers and their related tools. Read this FAQ for information on why using GNU versions for some of these tools is necessary. The required software is as follows:

• gcc (recommended, other C compilers may work)

• make

• flex

• bison

• m4

• autoconf

• automake

• perl

• gzip

• tar

• GNU sed

Using Packages

You can simplify the Solaris install process by using pkgadd to install most of your needed components.