[98439] in RedHat Linux List
Re: X Libs
daemon@ATHENA.MIT.EDU (Thomas Ribbrock \(Design/DEG\))
Mon Nov 9 04:41:42 1998
Date: Mon, 9 Nov 1998 09:42:53 +0000
From: "Thomas Ribbrock \(Design/DEG\)" <argathin@iname.com>
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Linux User writes:
> This thread was orignally called WP and RH 5.1,
>
> Apparently, all the libs I need are in /usr/X11R6/lib,
> I make a link in /lib, and it just asks for another one.
> make that link, ask for another lib,
> So how do I get it to look for libs in that directory as well as /lib
Two possibilities come to mind:
a) have a look at ldconfig. In theory, ldconfig should allow you to tell
ld where to look for libraries. This would be the better approach, but
I never had to use it on my home box and on my Sun at work I can only use
option b)
b) make sure that the environment variable LD_LIBRARY_PATH includes the
directories which contain said libraries. LD_LIBRARY_PATH is the path
where ld (which is the program that takes care of loading dynamic
libraries) looks for libraries (simple, huh? ;-) ).
Another thing that just crosses my mind: If I remember correctly, there
should be a link in /usr like this: /usr/X11 -> /usr/X11R6 or similar. Mind
you, I'm *not* sure about the details and I can't check right now, as my
Linux box is at home.
HTH,
Thomas
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