10.17. Libtool-1.5.22

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# 10.17. Libtool-1.5.22

The Libtool package contains the GNU generic library support script. It wraps the complexity of using shared libraries in a consistent, portable interface.

## 10.17.1. Installation of Libtool

Prepare Libtool for compilation:

    ./configure --prefix=/usr

Compile the package:

    make

To test the results, issue: `make check`.

Install the package:

    make install

## 10.17.2. Contents of Libtool

Installed programs: libtool and libtoolize
Installed libraries: libltdl.[a,so]

### Short Descriptions

libtool | Provides generalized library-building support services
libtoolize | Provides a standard way to add libtool support to a package
`libltdl` | Hides the various difficulties of dlopening libraries

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