installation...where?

KsA · 02-17-2004, 06:35 AM

hi,
I’ve decided to program C/C++ under Linux and I’m concerning with some subject in c/c++ like graphics which requires additional libraries like GL,GD.
My question is where can I put the new library after downloading from internet, I mean is there particular directory should I put the library in it or I must put the path of the header file within the source code?
Also where should I install the drivers for my computer hardware like the modem either by rpm or other methods?

UltimaGuy · 02-17-2004, 08:33 AM

You must put the libraries where the compiler can find them. Though you can put the libraries in any directory and point the compiler towards it using make files, that is rarely followed.
For rpm's, it automatically installs in the required directory.

For any programming in linux, this book is the bible : Advanced Linux Programming

You'll find all the answers to your queries if you read that book

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whansard · 02-17-2004, 09:04 AM

the standard /usr/include and /usr/local/include will generally be searched automatically.

when you compile and install libraries, you deteremine where they will be installed
with the configure script,
like configure --prefix=/usr
that will put libraries in /usr/lib and headers in /usr/include
running ldconfig will let the system add the libraries it's list of available libraries.

CycloLink · 02-17-2004, 09:35 AM

i know for a fact that it is very common for GL to go in the /usr/include. I have used this no problem.