#### Linux From Scratch - Version 12.3-systemd

### Chapter 8. Installing Basic System Software

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# 8.37. Libtool-2.5.4

The Libtool package contains the GNU generic library support script. It makes the use of shared libraries simpler with a consistent, portable interface.

Approximate build time: 0.6 SBU
Required disk space: 44 MB

## 8.37.1. 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

Remove a useless static library:

    rm -fv /usr/lib/libltdl.a

## 8.37.2. Contents of Libtool

Installed programs: libtool and libtoolize
Installed libraries: libltdl.so
Installed directories: /usr/include/libltdl and /usr/share/libtool

### 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 opening dynamically loaded libraries

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