libnsl-2.0.1

Introduction to libnsl

The libnsl package contains the public client interface for NIS(YP). It replaces the NIS library that used to be in glibc.

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Note

This version of BLFS may not build or run some packages properly if LFS or dependencies have been updated since the most recent stable version of the System V books.

Package Information

libnsl Dependencies

Required

libtirpc-1.3.7

Installation of libnsl

Install libnsl by running the following commands:

./configure --sysconfdir=/etc --disable-static &&
make

This package does not come with a test suite.

Now, as the root user:

make install

Command Explanations

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

Contents

Installed Programs: None
Installed Libraries: libnsl.so
Installed Directories: /usr/include/rpcsvc

Short Descriptions

libnsl.so

provides the NIS (YP) API functions required by other programs