How to Compile Netcat

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    • 1). Download the latest version of Netcat from the GNU Netcat homepage (see Resources). Select a download version of type "Sources." Instructions are also provided for using the CVS source code tool to download the latest source code at the GNU Netcat homepage.

    • 2). Open a terminal. In Windows, click "Start," type "cmd" and press "Enter." On Mac OS X, press "Cmd" + "Space" and type "Terminal."

    • 3). Use the "cd" command to navigate to the directory where your download of the source code is located. For example, type the following if you downloaded netcat-0.7.1 to your downloads directory:

      cd Downloads/netcat-0.7.1

    • 4). Type the following to "configure" the source code compile:

      configure

      Depending on your configuration, this may fail. If it does, you may need to type:

      ./configure

    • 5). Type the following to compile the program:

      make

    • 6). Type "netcat" to run the program.

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