How to install LIBX11 DEV packages in NS2

To install the LIBX11-DEV packages in NS2, please follow the necessary steps outlined for the installation process. For high-quality project ideas and support, stay connected with ns2project.com. The libx11-dev package supplies the necessary development files for the X11 library, particularly the client-side component known as libX11. This library serves as a vital element of the X Window System, delivering essential functions for interfacing with the X server and overseeing graphical output on Unix-like operating systems. The libx11-dev package encompasses crucial header files and static libraries that are indispensable for compiling and linking applications utilizing the X11 library. It represents a significant dependency for developers engaged in the creation of X11-based applications, as it offers the primary application programming interface (API) for managing windows, rendering graphics, processing user inputs, and handling events within an X Window System context. This package is essential for the development of applications that necessitate low-level manipulation of graphical output and window management. By installing libx11-dev, developers gain the capability to construct and compile applications that directly interact with the X server, thereby enabling the creation of customized graphical interfaces and the management of intricate user interactions. It is frequently employed alongside other X11 development libraries to furnish a comprehensive toolkit for developing robust and feature-rich applications within the X Window System.

PRE-REQUISITES:

  1. Fresh installation of Ubuntu 16.04 LTS:

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Fresh installation of Ubuntu 16.04 LTS

INSTALL DEPENDENCIES OF LIBX11-DEV:

  1. Open a terminal, Copy and Paste the commands to install required package:

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Open a terminal, Copy and Paste the commands to install required package

2.System File Update Command:

First of all, we need to updates the list of available packages and their versions stored in the system’s package index. Use below command to update the system package.

Command:      “sudo apt-get update”

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System File Update Command

3.Libx11-dev Installation Command:

Next, we need to install Libx11-dev in the ubuntu system. Use below command to install the Libx11-dev package.

Command:      “sudo apt-get install libx11-dev”

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Libx11-dev Installation Command

If You got any Prompt to additional package installation, then Click Y to install the Libx11-dev packages.

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Libx11-dev Installation Command

Libx11-dev Installed successfully in the Ubuntu 16.04 system.