Beyond Linux From Scratch - Version 6.1

Chapter 9. Graphics and Font Libraries

Imlib2-1.2.1

Introduction to Imlib2

Imlib2 is a graphics library for fast file loading, saving, rendering and manipulation.

Package Information

Imlib2 Dependencies

Required

FreeType-2.1.10, libpng-1.2.8 and libjpeg-6b

Recommended

X (XFree86-4.5.0 or X.org-6.8.2

Optional

libtiff-3.7.3, and libungif-4.1.3 or giflib-4.1.3

Installation of Imlib2

Install Imlib2 by running the following commands: 

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

Now, as the root user: 

make install &&
install -v -m755 -d /usr/share/doc/imlib2-1.2.1 &&
install -v -m644 doc/{*.gif,index.html} \
    /usr/share/doc/imlib2-1.2.1

Command Explanations

--without-x: Add this parameter if you do not have an X Window System installed.

Contents

Installed Programs: imlib2_bumpmap, imlib2_colorspace, imlib2-config, imlib2_conv, imlib2_poly, imlib2_show, imlib2_test, and imlib2_view
Installed Libraries: libImlib2.[so,a] and various filters and image loader modules.
Installed Directories: /usr/lib/imlib2, /usr/share/doc/imlib2-1.2.0, and /usr/share/imlib2

Short Descriptions

libImlib2.[so,a]

provides the functions for programs to deal with various image data formats.

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