zlib download and install

• Downloading zlib:

  Run the command below,

  wget http://www.zlib.net/zlib-1.2.3.tar.gz

• Extracting files from the downloaded package:

  tar -xvzf zlib-1.2.3.tar.gz

  Now, enter the directory where the package is extracted.

  cd zlib-1.2.3

• Configuring zlib Library:

  ./configure --prefix=/usr/local/zlib

  Replace "/usr/local/zlib" above with the directory path where you want to copy the files and folders. Note: check for any error message.

• Compiling zlib:

  make

  Note: check for any error message.

• Installing zlib:

  As root (for privileges on destination directory), run the following.

  With sudo,

  sudo make install

  Without sudo,

  make install

  Note: check for any error messages.

That’s it. Library has bee successfully installed.