imlib2-1.5.1

Introduction to imlib2

imlib2 is a graphics library for fast file loading, saving, rendering and manipulation.

This package is known to build and work properly using an LFS-8.3 platform.

Package Information

imlib2 Dependencies

Required

Xorg Libraries

Optional

libpng-1.6.35, libjpeg-turbo-2.0.0, LibTIFF-4.0.9, giflib-5.1.4, and libid3tag

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

Installation of imlib2

Install imlib2 by running the following commands:

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

This package does not come with a test suite.

Now, as the root user:

make install &&
install -v -m755 -d /usr/share/doc/imlib2-1.5.1 &&
install -v -m644    doc/{*.gif,index.html} \
                    /usr/share/doc/imlib2-1.5.1

Command Explanations

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

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 and various filters and image loader modules.
Installed Directories: /usr/lib/imlib2, /usr/share/doc/imlib2-1.5.1, and /usr/share/imlib2

Short Descriptions

imlib2_bumpmap

is to test the imlib2 bumpmap function.

imlib2_colorspace

is to test the imlib2 colorspace function.

imlib2-config

is a script used to obtain imlib2 building informations.

imlib2_poly

is to test the imlib2 poly function.

imlib2_conv

converts images between formats.

imlib2_grab

take screenshots.

imlib2_show

is an imlib2 program test.

imlib2_test

is an imlib2 program test.

imlib2_view

diplays images files.

libImlib2.so

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

Last updated on 2018-08-18 16:41:06 -0700