Beyond Linux From Scratch - Version 6.1

Chapter 9. Graphics and Font Libraries

AAlib-1.4rc5

Introduction to AAlib

AAlib is a library to render any graphic into ASCII Art.

Package Information

AAlib Dependencies

Optional

X (XFree86-4.5.0 or X.org-6.8.2), slang-1.4.9 and GPM-1.20.1

Installation of AAlib

Install AAlib by running the following commands: 

./configure --prefix=/usr &&
make

This package does not come with a test suite.

Now, as the root user: 

make install

Contents

Installed Programs: aafire, aainfo, aalib-config, aasavefont, and aatest
Installed Library: libaa.[so,a]
Installed Directories: None

Short Descriptions

aafire

is little toy of AAlib, rendering an animated fire in ASCII Art.

aainfo

provides information for your current settings related to AAlib.

aalib-config

provides configuration info for AAlib.

aatest

shows the abilities of AAlib in a little test.

libaa.[so,a]

is a collection of routines to render any graphical input in portable format to ASCII Art. It can be used through many programs and has a very well documented API, so you can easily put it into your own programs.

Last updated on 2005-08-01 13:29:19 -0600