Chris Rutter wrote:
> 
>  When trying to compile xpaint, it complains `libm.a not found'. So, I
> remove the `-lm' from the libraries variable. Recompile, and I get
> thousands of error message saying something to the effect of `can't find
> sin', `can't find atan', `can't find cos', etc. So, which library *does*
> contain all these math functions?

It *is* libm.a, you do need -lm. It should be in /usr/lib/libm.a. If
it is, but not found, try compiling with -L/usr/lib ...

Good luck,

 Patrick