Re: PKG_CHECK_MODULES on system without pkg-config installed?

[Miles Bader]

Jef Driesen <address@hidden> writes:
> Isn't it easier to just check for the presence of the header file and/or
> the library file, avoiding pkg-config entirely?

Well, I'd prefer not to guess when possible, and not using pkg-config
for a package that wants you to use it means you end up guessing at the
proper locations/settings.  Maybe this often works, but why risk it when
it's not necessary?

-miles

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