Zirconium Cross Linux From Scratch - AArch64 Version r1.0-wip-systemd

Chapter 9. System Configuration

9.25. Popt-1.19

9.25.1. Introduction to Popt

The popt package contains the popt libraries which are used by some programs to parse command-line options.

Approximate build time: less than 0.1 SBU (with tests)
Required disk space: 6.9 MB (includes installing documentation and tests)

9.25.2. Installation of Popt

Prepare popt by running the following commands: 

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

Compile the package: 

make

To test the results, issue: 

make check

Install the package: 

make install

9.25.3. Command Explanations

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

9.25.4. Contents

Installed Programs: None
Installed Library: libpopt.so
Installed Directories: /usr/share/doc/popt-1.19

Short Descriptions

libpopt.so

is used to parse command-line options