Cross-Compiled Linux From Scratch - Version 1.0.0rc1-x86_64-Pure64

Chapter 7. If You Are Going to Boot

7.4. Zlib-1.2.3

The Zlib package contains compression and decompression routines used by some programs.

7.4.1. Installation of Zlib

Prepare Zlib for compilation: 

CC="${CC} ${BUILD64}" \
   ./configure --prefix=/tools --shared

Compile the package: 

make

Install the package: 

make install

Details on this package are located in Section 10.20.2, “Contents of Zlib.”