Beyond Linux® From Scratch (systemd Edition) - Version r11.2-202

Chapter 42. Multimedia Libraries and Drivers

Libdvdread-6.1.3

Introduction to Libdvdread

libdvdread is a library which provides a simple foundation for reading DVDs.

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Note

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Package Information

User Notes: https://wiki.linuxfromscratch.org/blfs/wiki/libdvdread

Installation of Libdvdread

Install libdvdread by running the following commands: 

./configure --prefix=/usr    \
            --disable-static \
            --docdir=/usr/share/doc/libdvdread-6.1.3 &&
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 Library: libdvdread.so
Installed Directories: /usr/include/dvdread and /usr/share/doc/libdvdread-6.1.3

Short Descriptions

libdvdread.so

provides functionality required to access DVDs