Beyond Linux From Scratch - Version 6.1

Chapter 9. Graphics and Font Libraries

Lcms-1.14

Introduction to Lcms

The lcms library is used by other programs to provide color management facilities.

Package Information

  • Download (HTTP): http://www.littlecms.com/lcms-1.14.tar.gz

  • Download (FTP):

  • Download MD5 sum: 5a803460aeb10e762d97e11a37462a69

  • Download size: 654 KB

  • Estimated disk space required: 18.4 MB

  • Estimated build time: 0.34 SBU (includes building the Python module)

Additional Downloads

Lcms Dependencies

Optional

libtiff-3.7.3, libjpeg-6b and Python-2.4.1 (with SWIG)

Installation of Lcms

Install lcms by running the following commands: 

patch -Np1 -i ../lcms-1.14-gcc343-1.patch &&
./configure --prefix=/usr &&
make

To test the results, issue: make check.

Now, as the root user: 

make install &&
install -v -m755 -d /usr/share/doc/lcms-1.14 &&
install -v -m644 doc/* /usr/share/doc/lcms-1.14

Contents

Installed Programs: icc2ps, icclink, icctrans, wtpt and optionally, tifficc and jpegicc
Installed Libraries: liblcms.[so,a] and the optional _lcms.so Python module
Installed Directory: /usr/share/doc/lcms-1.14

Short Descriptions

icc2ps

generates PostScript CRD or CSA from ICC profiles.

icclink

links two or more profiles into a single device link profile.

icctrans

is a color space conversion calculator.

wtpt

shows media white of profiles, identifying black body locus.

tifficc

is an ICC profile applier for TIFF files.

jpegicc

is an ICC profile applier for JPEG files.

liblcms.[so,a]

is used by the lcms programs as well as other programs to provide color management facilities.

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