Beyond Linux® From Scratch - Version 7.7

Chapter 39. Multimedia Libraries and Drivers

Libdvdread-5.0.2

Introduction to Libdvdread

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

This package is known to build and work properly using an LFS-7.7 platform.

Package Information

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

Installation of Libdvdread

Install libdvdread by running the following commands: 

./configure --prefix=/usr    \
            --disable-static \
            --docdir=/usr/share/doc/libdvdread-5.0.2 &&
make

This package does not come with a test suite.

Now, as the root user: 

make install

Command Explanations

--disable-static: This switch prevents installation of static versions of the libraries.

Contents

Installed Programs: None
Installed Library: libdvdread.so
Installed Directories: /usr/include/dvdread and /usr/share/doc/libdvdread-5.0.2

Short Descriptions

libdvdread.so

provides functionality required to access DVDs.

Last updated on 2015-02-22 21:16:54 -0800