9.13. libidn2-2.3.8

libidn2 is a package designed for internationalized string handling based on standards from the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF)'s IDN working group, designed for internationalized domain names.

Approximate build time: 0.1 SBU (add 0.6 SBU for tests)
Required disk space: 21 MB (add 3 MB for tests)

libidn2 Dependencies

Recommended

9.13.1. Installation of libidn2

Prepare libidn2 for compilation:

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

Compile the package:

make

To test the results, issue:

make check

Install the package:

make install

9.13.2. Command Explanations

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

9.13.3. Contents

Installed Program: idn2
Installed Library: libidn2.so
Installed Directory: /usr/share/gtk-doc/html/libidn2

Short Descriptions

idn2

is a command line interface to the internationalized domain library

libidn2.so

contains a generic Stringprep implementation used for internationalized string handling