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 ### Manual
 
-Build: Follow the [build instructions](#building).
+#### Build DEB / RPM package:
+```bash
+cmake .. \
+    -DCMAKE_INSTALL_PREFIX="/usr" \
+	-DCMAKE_INSTALL_SYSCONFDIR="/etc"
 
-* Create DEB / RPM: Run `cmake --build . --target package`.
-* Install directly: Run `sudo cmake --install . --prefix /usr/local`
+cmake --build . --target fastfetch
+```
+
+#### Install directly:
+```bash
+cmake .. \
+    -DCMAKE_INSTALL_PREFIX="/usr/local" \
+	-DCMAKE_INSTALL_SYSCONFDIR="/etc"
+
+sudo cmake --install .
+```
 
 ## FAQ