6.29. Libtool-2.2.6a

The Libtool package contains the GNU generic library support script. It wraps the complexity of using shared libraries in a consistent, portable interface.

Approximate build time: 3.7 SBU testsuite included

Required disk space: 35 MB testsuite included

6.29.1. Installation of Libtool

Prepare Libtool for compilation:

./configure --prefix=/usr

Compile the package:

make

To test the results (about 3.0 SBU), issue:

make check

Install the package:

make install

6.29.2. Contents of Libtool

Installed programs: libtool and libtoolize

Installed libraries: libltdl.{a,so}

Short Descriptions

libtool	Provides generalized library-building support services
libtoolize	Provides a standard way to add libtool support to a package
`libltdl`	Hides the various difficulties of dlopening libraries

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