What is this gcc compiler option? (-lGL -lGLU -lglut)

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I am developing GTK program in C and I have a makefile that I am stuck what this compiler option this is.

Any ideas? I am sorry this is a question style, but I am really stuck.

user_8725007 · Answer

-l flags are used to link libraries to your application needed for whatever project you're working on. In your case, the -l flags are used to link the OpenGL Library Toolkit.

See: http://www.rapidtables.com/code/linux/gcc/gcc-l.htm

What is this gcc compiler option? (-lGL -lGLU -lglut)

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