Beyond Linux® From Scratch (System V Edition) - Version 12.2

Chapter 42. Multimedia Libraries and Drivers

Libdvdnav-6.1.1

Introduction to Libdvdnav

libdvdnav is a library that allows easy usage of sophisticated DVD navigation features including DVD menus, multiangle playback, and even interactive DVD games.

This package is known to build and work properly using an LFS 12.2 platform.

Package Information

Libdvdnav Dependencies

Required

libdvdread-6.1.3

Installation of Libdvdnav

Install libdvdnav by running the following commands: 

./configure --prefix=/usr    \
            --disable-static \
            --docdir=/usr/share/doc/libdvdnav-6.1.1 &&
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: libdvdnav.so
Installed Directories: /usr/include/dvdnav and /usr/share/doc/libdvdnav-6.1.1

Short Descriptions

libdvdnav.so

is the DVD navigation library