title: How do I compile Minix source code?
body: <p>I intend to make modifications to the Minix kernel. But before I start, I want to compile it, so that I know any further compilation issues are caused by things that I did. </p>
  
  <p>I have obtained the <a href="https://github.com/minix3/minix" rel="noreferrer">Minix 3 source code from github</a>, where it is mirrored: </p>
  
  <pre><code>git clone git://github.com/minix3/minix
  </code></pre>
  
  <p>Now, I wish to compile it before making any modifications to the code. When I do <code>make</code> in <code>src</code>, I get the message</p>
  
  <pre><code>Makefile:109: *** missing separator.  Stop.
  </code></pre>
  
  <p>I tried compiling just the kernel by doing <code>make</code> in <code>src/minix/kernel</code>. In this case, I get the message </p>
  
  <pre><code>Makefile:2: *** missing separator.  Stop.
  </code></pre>
  
  <p>How do I circumvent this problem? How do I compile the Minix source?</p>