Troubleshooting
Problem 1: An error is reported when performing step 7 of SIESTA compilation and installation
Symptom:
During the SIESTA compilation and installation, an error is reported in step 7:
configure: error: cannot guess build type; you must specify one make: *** [FoX/.config] Error 1
Possible Causes:
checking build system type... /Oceanfile/RR3/kunpeng/application/siesta/siesta-4.0.2/Src/FoX/config/config.guess: unable to guess system type This script, last modified 2006-12-08, has failed to recognize the operating system you are using. It is advised that you download the most up to date version of the config scripts from http://savannah.gnu.org/cgi-bin/viewcvs/*checkout*/config/config/config.guess and http://savannah.gnu.org/cgi-bin/viewcvs/*checkout*/config/config/config.sub
Procedure:
- Perform the following operations:
- Replace the config.guess and config.sub files in the /path/to/SIESTA/siesta-4.0.2/SRC/Fox/config directory. Run the make clean command and run the make command for compilation again.
Parent topic: SIESTA 4.0.2 Porting Guide (CentOS 7.6)