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    From Chalupy@21:2/105 to All on Sat Feb 7 22:17:21 2026
    Trying to compile and install Syncterm on Linux Mint and I get this message:

    install: cannot create regular file '/usr/bin/syncterm': Permission deniedgmake: *** [GNUmakefile:215: install] Error 1

    Can someone please help me?

    -Dallas Vinson, SysOp
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  • From Vorlon@21:1/196 to Chalupy on Sun Feb 8 20:50:26 2026
    Hi Chalupy,

    On Saturday February 07 2026, Chalupy said to All:

    Trying to compile and install Syncterm on Linux Mint and I get this message:

    install: cannot create regular file '/usr/bin/syncterm': Permission
    denied gmake: *** [GNUmakefile:215: install] Error 1

    It says right there in your terminal.

    What normally happens is compiling software from source is done as a normal user, and then when it comes to installing it the use of the "sudo" command
    is required..

    ie: "sudo make install" will then install the software.


    \/orlon
    aka
    Stephen

    Rocking FSXnet with an Amiga 4000 and Zeus BBS.

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  • From Bucko@21:4/131 to Chalupy on Sun Feb 8 07:49:35 2026

    On 07 Feb 2026, Chalupy said the following...

    Trying to compile and install Syncterm on Linux Mint and I get this message:

    install: cannot create regular file '/usr/bin/syncterm': Permission deniedgmake: *** [GNUmakefile:215: install] Error 1

    Can someone please help me?


    Google install Syncterm, there is a help file written by Meatlotion that gets it installed really fast...


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  • From Chalupy@21:2/105 to Vorlon on Sun Feb 8 10:46:40 2026
    ie: "sudo make install" will then install the software.

    I finally did this, but now when I try to run it nothing happens.

    I would really like to get back to using SyncTerm instead of NetRunner, but I guess NR will just have to do for now.

    -Dallas Vinson, SysOp
    -Legends of Yesteryear
    - loy.hopto.org:2323

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  • From paulie420@21:2/150 to Chalupy on Sun Feb 8 12:52:17 2026
    Trying to compile and install Syncterm on Linux Mint and I get this message:

    install: cannot create regular file '/usr/bin/syncterm': Permission deniedgmake: *** [GNUmakefile:215: install] Error 1

    To compile on Linux, I HIGHLY suggest using MeaTLoTioNs install script - it checks what distro yer using and can get it installed on mostly all of them; including Ubuntu/Mint:

    https://erb.pw/how-to-install-syncterm-for-linux-from-source/

    In fact, I keep the script on all my Linux machines. :P Its really good...



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  • From Vorlon@21:1/196 to Chalupy on Tue Feb 10 11:29:36 2026
    Hi Chlupy,

    On Sunday February 08 2026, Chalupy said to Vorlon:

    ie: "sudo make install" will then install the software.

    I finally did this, but now when I try to run it nothing happens.

    I see from reading more messages you now have this working.

    \/orlon
    aka
    Stephen

    Rocking FSXnet with an Amiga 4000 and Zeus BBS.

    --- Zeus BBS 1.5
    * Origin: -:-- Dragon's Lair --:- dragon.vk3heg.net Prt: 6800 (21:1/196.0)
  • From Chalupy@21:2/105 to paulie420 on Tue Feb 10 17:24:32 2026
    To compile on Linux, I HIGHLY suggest using MeaTLoTioNs install script - it checks what distro yer using and can get it installed on mostly all
    of them; including Ubuntu/Mint:

    Thanks Paulie, I finally got it all installed and working.

    -Dallas Vinson, SysOp
    -Legends of Yesteryear
    - loy.hopto.org:2323

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