Beyond Linux® From Scratch (System V Edition) - Version r12.2-875

Chapter 10. Graphics and Font Libraries

libmng-2.0.3

Introduction to libmng

The libmng libraries are used by programs wanting to read and write Multiple-image Network Graphics (MNG) files which are the animation equivalents to PNG files.

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Package Information

libmng Dependencies

Required

libjpeg-turbo-3.0.1 and Little CMS-2.16

Installation of libmng

Install libmng by running the following commands: 

./configure --prefix=/usr --disable-static &&
make

This package does not come with a test suite.

Now, as the root user: 

make install &&

install -v -m755 -d        /usr/share/doc/libmng-2.0.3 &&
install -v -m644 doc/*.txt /usr/share/doc/libmng-2.0.3

Command Explanations

--disable-static: This switch prevents installation of static versions of the libraries.

Contents

Installed Programs: None
Installed Library: libmng.so
Installed Directory: /usr/share/doc/libmng-2.0.3

Short Descriptions

libmng.so

provides functions for programs wishing to read and write MNG files which are animation files without the patent problems associated with certain other formats