Beyond Linux® From Scratch (System V Edition) - Version r12.2-615

Chapter 35. Xfce Desktop

libxfce4util-4.18.2

Introduction to libxfce4util

The libxfce4util package is a basic utility library for the Xfce desktop environment.

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Package Information

libxfce4util Dependencies

Required

GLib-2.82.2 (with GObject Introspection)

Recommended

Vala-0.56.17

Optional

GTK-Doc-1.34.0

Installation of libxfce4util

Install libxfce4util 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

Contents

Installed Program: xfce4-kiosk-query
Installed Library: libxfce4util.so
Installed Directories: /usr/include/xfce4 and /usr/share/gtk-doc/html/libxfce4util

Short Descriptions

xfce4-kiosk-query

Queries the given capabilities of <module> for the current user and reports whether the user has the capabilities or not. This tool is mainly meant for system administrators to test their Kiosk setup

libxfce4util.so

contains basic utility functions for the Xfce desktop environment