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To answer your question: You have to set the DESTDIR variable when you install the binaries in the package build directory. Most probably this means calling "make install --destdir=debian/name-of-package" instead of just "make install" -Ralf. On Sat, Sep 22, 2001 at 05:24:43PM +0200, Søren Boll Overgaard wrote: > # Edited for Debian GNU/Linux. > DESTDIR = > > [...] > prefix = /usr/local > exec_prefix = ${prefix} > #exec_prefix = $(DESTDIR)/usr/X11R6/bin > #bindir = ${exec_prefix}/bin > bindir = $(DESTDIR)/usr/X11R6/bin > sbindir = ${exec_prefix}/sbin > [...] > > And debian/rules contains the following for the configure command: > > [...] > configure-stamp: > dh_testdir > # Add here commands to configure the package. > # ./configure --prefix=/usr --mandir=\$${prefix}/share/man > --infodir=\$${p > refix}/share/info > ./configure > > touch configure-stamp > > [...] > > However, even with the above parameters, the binary is installed in /bin/, > which in this case is not desirable. > Any input would be greatly appreciated. > > -- > Søren O. > > > -- > To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] > --