#### Linux From Scratch - Version 11.1-rc1

### Chapter 8. Installing Basic System Software

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# 8.33. Grep-3.7

The Grep package contains programs for searching through the contents of files.

Approximate build time: 0.9 SBU
Required disk space: 36 MB

## 8.33.1. Installation of Grep

Prepare Grep for compilation:

    ./configure --prefix=/usr

Compile the package:

    make

To test the results, issue:

    make check

Install the package:

    make install

## 8.33.2. Contents of Grep

Installed programs: egrep, fgrep, and grep

### Short Descriptions

egrep | Prints lines matching an extended regular expression
fgrep | Prints lines matching a list of fixed strings
grep | Prints lines matching a basic regular expression

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