The M4 package contains a macro processor. Estimated build time: &m4-time; Estimated required disk space: &m4-compsize; &aa-m4-down; &aa-m4-dep;   Prepare M4 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 And install the package: make install &aa-m4-shortdesc; &aa-m4-desc;