Beyond Linux® From Scratch (System V Edition) - Version r12.4-1388

Chapter 25. Graphical Environment Libraries

GLU-9.0.3

Introduction to GLU

This package provides the Mesa OpenGL Utility library.

[Note]

Note

If you have installed libglvnd, please install the GLFS version of GLU instead so that the library functions as expected.

[Note]

Note

This version of BLFS may not build or run some packages properly if LFS or dependencies have been updated since the most recent stable version of the System V books.

Package Information

GLU Dependencies

Required

Mesa-25.3.5

Installation of GLU

Install GLU by running the following commands: 

mkdir build &&
cd    build &&

meson setup ..              \
      --prefix=$XORG_PREFIX \
      --buildtype=release   \
      -D gl_provider=gl     \
      -D default_library=shared &&
ninja

This package does not come with a test suite.

Now, as the root user: 

ninja install

Command Explanations

-D default_library=shared: This switch prevents building and installing the static library.

Contents

Installed Programs: None
Installed Library: libGLU.so
Installed Directories: None

Short Descriptions

libGLU.so

is the Mesa OpenGL Utility library