Compilation error: zlib.a don't exist

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Hi,
I have tried to compile Mothur 1.36.1 on my Ubuntu 14.04 LTS system. However, the compilation ended in an error, stating that /usr/local/lib/zlib.a don’t exist. According to the Install.md document I copied libz.a to this location, but zlib.a is requested. I’m unable to find any zlib.a on my computer. What package contains zlib.a? How do I proceed?

Sincerely,
Jan

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Hi,

Linux (at least Debian) names it libz.a

At the boost section of the makefile:

#if linux or windows then ${BOOST_LIBRARY_DIR}/libz.a

Ian