Compiling — actually, recompiling

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Hi, I compiled Alpine (email) for my machine (64 bit iMac). this was the first software I’ve compiled!! Now I’d like to recompile it to add a password feature. The original steps (./ configure, make ) don’t work now. What are the steps? Thanks! Rob

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What are the steps?

There’s no universally-correct answer to such a vague question.

asking again: Can you post a link to wherever you obtained the source code?

I have no idea what toolchain is used when compiling on an iMac, nor what architecture-specific quirks may be involved. You have posted to the antixlinux forum. You are running antiX on an iMac and performing the compilation on that iMac? Or, are attepting to cross-compile (on antiX) for an iMac target? (I’m unaware ~~ the architecture may be identical.)

The “password feature”, is it a patchset? You’re seeking help applying a patchset, or you are expecting a “can you fly this helicopter? No, but gimme ten minutes…” Matrix-ish lesson in C (or mebbe Java) programming?

Can you post a link to wherever you obtained the source code?

> recompile it to add a password capability
You probably
really
just need to know how to configure the program (doesn’t involve “recompiling”)

websearch “alpine mail configuration” or “alpine mail setup” and read a tutorial or 3. For instance:
https://www.schotty.com/General_Linux/Alpine_EMail_Client_Configuration/

Typically (unless you are self-hosting a domain mailserver) the password challenge occurs upon connection with the mailserver ~~ the password handling (capability) occurs server-side. The mail client, e.g. alpine, simply reads congifured credentials from a conf file and passes ’em to the mailserver.

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