The issue here is that your system is missing some dependencies required to compile R. The main ones are:

1. C compiler: You need a C compiler such as gcc (GNU Compiler Collection).
2. Make: You need a version of the make utility.
3. X11 headers and libraries: If you don’t want to build graphics, you can configure R without X11 support by using --with-x=no.
4. GNU readline library: You need a version of readline that supports command-line editing and completion. Version 4.2 or later is recommended.
5. libiconv: A tar program (such as gtar, gnutar, or tar) to unpack the sources and packages.
6. grep and sed: You need suitable versions of these utilities, which are often found in /usr/bin.
7. TeX and LaTeX: To build PDF documentation and vignettes, you need TeX (such as pdftex and pdflatex) and a compatible LaTeX distribution.

To install the required dependencies, follow the instructions provided in the text:

• Install a C compiler (gcc).
• Install make.
• Install X11 headers and libraries if necessary.
• Install readline version 4.2 or later.
• Install libiconv.
• Install grep, sed, and tar (if not already installed).
• Install TeX and LaTeX.

Once you have installed these dependencies, you can try to compile R again using the following command:

./configure --with-gcc=gcc-4.9 --with-readline=nonul --with-x=no
make

Replace gcc-4.9 with your actual C compiler version.

If you’re still having trouble, feel free to provide more details about your system and the errors you encounter during compilation.

Last modified on 2024-07-19