Beyond Linux® From Scratch - Version 6.3

Chapter 9. Graphics and Font Libraries

Imlib2-1.4.0

Introduction to Imlib2

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

Package Information

Imlib2 Dependencies

Required

FreeType-2.3.7, libpng-1.2.29, and libjpeg-6b

Recommended

X Window System

Optional

LibTIFF-3.8.2, giflib-4.1.4, and libid3tag

User Notes: http://wiki.linuxfromscratch.org/blfs/wiki/imlib2

Installation of Imlib2

Install Imlib2 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 &&
install -v -m755 -d /usr/share/doc/imlib2-1.4.0 &&
install -v -m644 doc/{*.gif,index.html} \
    /usr/share/doc/imlib2-1.4.0

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_grab, 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/imlib2-1.4.0, and /usr/share/imlib2

Short Descriptions

libImlib2.{so,a}

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

Last updated on 2007-07-18 20:55:50 -0500