Trying to compile and install Syncterm on Linux Mint and I get this message:

install: cannot create regular file '/usr/bin/syncterm': Permission deniedgmake: *** [GNUmakefile:215: install] Error 1

Can someone please help me?

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Hi Chalupy,

On Saturday February 07 2026, Chalupy said to All:

Trying to compile and install Syncterm on Linux Mint and I get this message:

install: cannot create regular file '/usr/bin/syncterm': Permission
denied gmake: *** [GNUmakefile:215: install] Error 1

It says right there in your terminal.

What normally happens is compiling software from source is done as a normal user, and then when it comes to installing it the use of the "sudo" command
is required..

ie: "sudo make install" will then install the software.


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Stephen

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On 07 Feb 2026, Chalupy said the following...

Trying to compile and install Syncterm on Linux Mint and I get this message:

install: cannot create regular file '/usr/bin/syncterm': Permission deniedgmake: *** [GNUmakefile:215: install] Error 1

Can someone please help me?

Google install Syncterm, there is a help file written by Meatlotion that gets it installed really fast...


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ie: "sudo make install" will then install the software.

I finally did this, but now when I try to run it nothing happens.

I would really like to get back to using SyncTerm instead of NetRunner, but I guess NR will just have to do for now.

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Trying to compile and install Syncterm on Linux Mint and I get this message:

install: cannot create regular file '/usr/bin/syncterm': Permission deniedgmake: *** [GNUmakefile:215: install] Error 1

To compile on Linux, I HIGHLY suggest using MeaTLoTioNs install script - it checks what distro yer using and can get it installed on mostly all of them; including Ubuntu/Mint:

https://erb.pw/how-to-install-syncterm-for-linux-from-source/

In fact, I keep the script on all my Linux machines. :P Its really good...



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Hi Chlupy,

On Sunday February 08 2026, Chalupy said to Vorlon:

ie: "sudo make install" will then install the software.

I finally did this, but now when I try to run it nothing happens.

I see from reading more messages you now have this working.

\/orlon
aka
Stephen

Rocking FSXnet with an Amiga 4000 and Zeus BBS.

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To compile on Linux, I HIGHLY suggest using MeaTLoTioNs install script - it checks what distro yer using and can get it installed on mostly all
of them; including Ubuntu/Mint:

Thanks Paulie, I finally got it all installed and working.

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