Recently, Somebody Somewhere wrote these words
>
> I'm just begging to work with BLFS. Are the dependencies listed for
> a package compile time or run time? I've been assuming that they
> are compile time but just want to be sure. If my assumption is
> true, I assume that in order to take advantage of the optional
> dependencies the package will need to be rebuilt, correct?
Welcome, and a friendly warning. Distrubing the sleeping dragons here
with pointed or ceaseless questioning is not appreciated. There is the
faq, the book, and google. Come here when you are stuck :-).
As to your questions, afaik they are compile time dependencies, split
betweek required and optionals. The required are just that - the compile
barfs without them.
The optionals are for extra function: Building documentation, running
tests, displaying more formats. Some of the optionals aren't really
optional at all, e.g. libjpeg to use jpeg pictures. Try surfing without
that :-o. As a general rule, sticking in libraries first helps once
you have a network link up.
You can run with no optionals, but you may have to do
./configure --without-anything-useful to get through.
--
With best Regards,
Declan Moriarty.
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