Configure; make; make install - Linux Gazette. Over and over I have heard people say that you just use the usual configure, make, make install sequence to get a program running.
Unfortunately, most people using computers today have never used a compiler or written a line of program code. With the advent of graphical user interfaces and applications builders, there are lots of serious programmers who have never done this. Become a Command Line Ninja With These Time-Saving Shortcuts. Magic SysRq key. The SysRq key The magic SysRq key is a key combination understood by the Linux kernel, which allows the user to perform various low-level commands regardless of the system's state.
It is often used to recover from freezes, or to reboot a computer without corrupting the filesystem.[1] Much like Sun Microsystems's Open Firmware (OpenBoot), this key combination provides access to powerful tools for software development and disaster recovery.