10.19. Pkg-config-lite-0.27.1-1

Pkg-config is a tool to help you insert the correct compiler options on the command line when compiling applications and libraries.

10.19.1. Installation of Pkg-config

Prepare Pkg-config for compilation:

./configure --prefix=/usr

Compile the package:

make

To test the results, issue: make check.

Install the package:

make install

10.19.2. Contents of Pkg-config

Installed programs: pkg-config
Installed directory: /usr/share/doc/pkg-config

Short Descriptions

pkg-config

The pkg-config program is used to retrieve information about installed libraries in the system. It is typically used to compile and link against one or more libraries.