How to get epoll library ?

bbg · n00b Joined: 01 Apr 2007 Posts: 13

I write a network program whitch use epoll. It is said that can not find -lepoll library when I make.
And I get nothing from "emerge --search epoll".
My kernel version is 2.6.19 , how can I solve this problem ?

ce110ut · Apprentice Joined: 27 Sep 2002 Posts: 200

1. using your favorite search engine, search for epoll.
2. finding the correct site, download the library.
3. install the library. The site (or the package downloaded) should have instructions.
4. link against your binary.

bbg · n00b Joined: 01 Apr 2007 Posts: 13

Thank you ,it's pity that can't merge epoll from the portage.

bbg · n00b Joined: 01 Apr 2007 Posts: 13

Oh..
I found it doesn't need -lepoll at all !