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diff --git a/docs/install.html b/docs/install.html index 804dee59b5a..041e27b8331 100644 --- a/docs/install.html +++ b/docs/install.html @@ -287,7 +287,15 @@ already installed, you'll have to choose different directories, like To install Mesa's headers and libraries, run <code>make install</code>. But first, check the Mesa/configs/default file and examine the values of the <b>INSTALL_DIR</b> and <b>DRI_DRIVER_INSTALL_DIR</b> variables. -Change them if needed, then run <code>make install</code> +Change them if needed, then run <code>make install</code>. +</p> + +<p> +The variable +<b>DESTDIR</b> may also be used to install the contents to a temporary +staging directory. +This can be useful for package management. +For example: <code>make install DESTDIR=/somepath/</code> </p> <p> @@ -298,6 +306,26 @@ This is a handy way to compare multiple OpenGL implementations. </p> +<H3>1.5 pkg-config support</H3> + +<p> +Running <code>make install</code> will install package configuration files +for the pkg-config utility. +</p> + +<p> +When compiling your OpenGL application you can use pkg-config to determine +the proper compiler and linker flags. +</p> + +<p> +For example, compiling and linking a GLUT application can be done with: +</p> +<pre> + gcc `pkg-config --cflags --libs glut` mydemo.c -o mydemo +</pre> + +<br> <a name="windows"> <H2>2. Windows Compilation and Installation</H1> |