Apps :: can't install make

Ok, thanks.  I was wondering about it, thats all.  I can understand the size constriction.  Like I said, I'm really new to Linux, as such I have preconcieved notions about it construction and function, not to mention capabilities.  This does not deter my desire to use DSL, nor any other distro (Getting Mandrake 10 and a SuSe live-run cd later in the week   ).  I thought I was doing something wrong, not that there was anything wrong with DSL.  Thanks so much for your time.