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csgoshibolo20 08-29-2008 09:12 AM

install libraries
 
Hello,

I would like to ask know how to install a library, or well a shared library, in linux, fedora 8

I have to install a software in linux but first I need to intall the library. I have both of them in my usb memory, and they are compressed *.tar.gz

-Where should I intall the library, in usr/lib?????

-if so, how can I copy from my usb memory stick to the usr/lib folder??

-after uncompressed which command should I use to install the library

the software I , luckily, can do it by myself because there is a tutorial that shows you step by step but not the instalation of the library

If somebody can help me I would really appreciate it.

A newbie

lugoteehalt 08-29-2008 09:34 AM

Simply do:

$ tar zvxf /path/file.tar.gz

This will produce a subdirectory in the same directory the file is in. Then cd subdirectory. Then ./configure; make; make install (last step as root unless installing in your own area). If you want to put it in a specific directory: ./configure --prefix=/path/specificDirectory.

If you get trouble read ./configure --help. Often ./configure PKG_CONFIG_PATH=/path/to/fileItCan'tFind.pc (just the path, not the .pc filename).

Vis moving the file: just drag and drop in a file manager such as nautilus. Better still use 'mc'. Or 'cp /file/on/flash /where/it/wants/to/be.

Nylex 08-29-2008 12:05 PM

Basically, if you're building it from source, then the same way as building anything else from source (usually "./configure", "make", "make install", but you should read the instructions).

knudfl 08-30-2008 01:27 AM

Welcome to Linux Questions.

Fedora 8 : There is an easier way for most
packages : Open a terminal window and type
su ... and next : yum install <package.rpm>

Replace <package..> with your actual demand.
And "yum" will download and install the
package and the needed libraries.

Good Luck !


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