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Sep 23, 2016 · Fundamentals

Mastering Linux Library Paths: Solving pkg-config and LD_LIBRARY_PATH Issues

This guide explains why Linux programs fail to locate shared libraries, walks through the mechanics of pkg-config and .pc files, and shows how to correctly set PKG_CONFIG_PATH and LD_LIBRARY_PATH to resolve both compile‑time and run‑time library‑search problems.