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Chapter 2. General Libraries

GLM-1.0.1

Introduction to GLM

The GLM package provides a libary for C++ that aids in various mathematics, such as algebra. It is mainly used for matrix transformations and perspective in both 2D and 3D software. It is a critical component of many games but is also used in other software like window managers.

GLM Dependencies

Required

CMake

Installation of GLM

Install GLM by running the following commands: 

mkdir build &&
cd    build &&

cmake -D CMAKE_INSTALL_PREFIX=/usr                \
      -D CMAKE_INSTALL_DATAROOTDIR=/usr/lib/cmake \
      -D CMAKE_BUILD_TYPE=Release                 \
      -D CMAKE_SKIP_INSTALL_RPATH=ON              \
      -D BUILD_SHARED_LIBS=ON                     \
      -D GLM_BUILD_TESTS=OFF                      \
      -G Ninja .. &&

ninja

Now, as the root user: 

ninja install

If you want to install the API documention, run the following command as the root user: 

cp -vR ../doc /usr/share/doc/glm-1.0.1

Command Explanations

-D CMAKE_INSTALL_DATAROOTDIR=/usr/lib/cmake: This parameter forces this package to install CMake files to /usr/lib/cmake.

-D CMAKE_SKIP_INSTALL_RPATH=ON: This switch makes cmake remove hardcoded library search paths (rpath) when installing a binary executable file or a shared library. This package does not need rpath once it's installed into the standard location, and rpath may sometimes cause unwanted effects or even security issues.

Contents

Installed Programs: None
Installed Libraries: libglm.so
Installed Directories: /usr/include/glm, /usr/lib/cmake/glm, and /usr/share/doc/glm-1.0.1

Short Descriptions

libglm.so

provides functions that aid with mathematics