From a Random Fedora Guy…
On Fedora 23, first install the dependencies (tested from fresh install of Fedora Server 23):
sudo dnf install git pkgconfig automake autoconf ncurses-devel python wget gtest-devel gcc gcc-c++ libtool patch
Then follow the Public Alpha Guide:
git clone GitHub - zcash/zcash: Zcash - Internet Money
cd zcash/
./zcutil/fetch-params.sh
./zcutil/build.sh -j4
Maybe this will help someone else!