hi, if this is too dumb a question on my part, then dont bother. i currently have this random version of linux on a computer. I got PD on it, though it has issues opening GEm (its pd-extended, probably newest version, got it like 4 days ago or less). I downloaded Gem from that IEM website and read instructions for installing the GEM folder. It said a lot of stuff by running the makefile and makeauxlibs out of the source folder. I found these files. (I also have gcc if thats of help). I was wondering what to do. I've like clicked these makefile and makeauxlibs files and I don't know if that's supposed to do anything, I can't tell if it did. I've never done this make thing before and I dont understand how it works. Pointing to a solution elsewhere on the internet that describes this stuff or some aid would help much. thanks