The +configure+ script allows you to enable or disable certain features of +bitcoind+ through the use of the +--enable-FEATURE+ and +--disable-FEATURE+ flags, where +FEATURE+ is replaced by the feature name, as listed in the help output. In this chapter, we will build the +bitcoind+ client with all the default features. We won't be using the configuration flags, but you should review them to understand what optional features are part of the client. If you are in an academic setting, computer lab restrictions may require you to install applications in your home directory (e.g., using +--prefix=$HOME+).
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Here are some useful options that override the default behavior of the configure script:
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<dt><code>--prefix=$HOME</code></dt>
<dd><p>This overrides the default installation location (which is <em>/usr/local/</em>) for the resulting executable. Use <code>$HOME</code> to put everything in your home directory, or a different path.</p></dd>
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<dd><p>Don't build the graphical user interface, which requires the Qt library. This builds server and command-line bitcoin only.</p></dd>
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Next, run the +configure+ script to automatically discover all the necessary libraries and create a customized build script for your system:
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