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| -rw-r--r-- | INSTALL | 20 |
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@@ -124,9 +124,12 @@ OpenSSL binary ("openssl"). The libraries will be built in the top-level directory, and the binary will be in the "apps" directory. - If "make" fails, please report the problem to <openssl-bugs@openssl.org> - (note that your message will be forwarded to a public mailing list). - Include the output of "make report" in your message. + If "make" fails, look at the output. There may be reasons for + the failure that isn't a problem in OpenSSL itself (like missing + standard headers). If it is a problem with OpenSSL itself, please + report the problem to <openssl-bugs@openssl.org> (note that your + message will be forwarded to a public mailing list). Include the + output of "make report" in your message. [If you encounter assembler error messages, try the "no-asm" configuration option as an immediate fix.] @@ -138,10 +141,13 @@ $ make test - If a test fails, try removing any compiler optimization flags from - the CFLAGS line in Makefile.ssl and run "make clean; make". Please - send a bug report to <openssl-bugs@openssl.org>, including the - output of "make report". + If a test fails, look at the output. There may be reasons for + the failure that isn't a problem in OpenSSL itself (like a missing + or malfunctioning bc). If it is a problem with OpenSSL itself, + try removing any compiler optimization flags from the CFLAGS line + in Makefile.ssl and run "make clean; make". Please send a bug + report to <openssl-bugs@openssl.org>, including the output of + "make report". 4. If everything tests ok, install OpenSSL with |