Where can I find info on using the "configure" script

[Connolly, Patrick]

Title: Where can I find info on using the "configure" script





Hello,
        I need to compile some libraries (into shared objects...  . .so's).   Where can I find information on how to use the 

"configure script" to do this.  I don't know much about the configure script ...I've been writing my own makefiles.


I'd prefer an online information source since I'm in a hurry ...but if a good publication is available with a comprehensive 

discussion of the use of the configure script,  please let me know.


Thanks,
Patrick Connolly