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diff --git a/doc/dev_guide/building_from_source.rst b/doc/dev_guide/building_from_source.rst index 42a16f017..9c2959e74 100644 --- a/doc/dev_guide/building_from_source.rst +++ b/doc/dev_guide/building_from_source.rst @@ -240,15 +240,27 @@ For additional information see `the meson documentation <https://mesonbuild.com/ Installing ---------- -Run:: +To install flashrom and documentation, run:: meson install -C <builddir> This will install flashrom under the PREFIX selected in the configuration phase. Default is ``/usr/local``. +To install into a different directory use DESTDIR, like this:: + + DESTDIR=/your/destination/directory meson install -C <your_build_dir> + +You can also set the prefix during configuration with:: + + meson setup --prefix <DESTDIR> <your_build_dir> Create distribution package --------------------------- -To create a distribution tarball from your <builddir>, run:: +To create a distribution tarball from your ``builddir``, run:: meson dist -C <builddir> + +This will collect all git tracked files and pack them into an archive. + +Current flashrom version is in the VERSION file. To release a new flashrom +version you need to change VERSION file and tag the changing commit. |