[mythtv-users] Installing LAME prior to installing myth

[William Munson]

gary wrote:
> I'm trying to install mythtv, but lame is required first. I did the
> ./configure
> make
>
> which ran just fine. I'm  somewhat confused on the install command, 
> since it requires a destination directory. Is there a specific place to 
> install lame before installing mythtv?
>   

Generally you will install programs like lame system wide so a 
--prefix=/usr (during configure) would be a good choice. This will 
install it into /usr/bin. I would also suggest the same prefix command 
for installing mythtv.