Beyond Linux From Scratch - Version 6.2.0

Chapter 38. Multimedia Libraries and Drivers

Libdvdread-0.9.6

Introduction to Libdvdread

libdvdread is a library which provides a simple foundation for reading DVDs.

Package Information

Libdvdread Dependencies

Optional

libdvdcss-1.2.9

User Notes: http://wiki.linuxfromscratch.org/blfs/wiki/libdvdread

Installation of Libdvdread

Install libdvdread 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

Command Explanations

--with-libdvdcss: This switch is needed if you want libdvdread to link to the libdvdcss library so it can read CSS encrypted DVDs. If you do not pass this switch, libdvdread will dlopen the libdvdcss library at runtime, if it is available, in order to read CSS encrypted DVDs.

Contents

Installed Programs: None
Installed Libraries: libdvdread.{so,a}
Installed Directories: /usr/include/dvdread

Short Descriptions

libdvdread.{so,a}

provides functionality required to access DVDs.

Last updated on 2007-02-14 11:57:11 -0600