How to Install and Uninstall libv4l Package on openSUSE Leap

Last updated: May 18,2024

1. Install "libv4l" package

This guide covers the steps necessary to install libv4l on openSUSE Leap


    
        
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                sudo zypper refresh
            
                    
    
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                sudo zypper install
            
                        
                libv4l
            
                    
    
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2. Uninstall "libv4l" package

Please follow the step by step instructions below to uninstall libv4l on openSUSE Leap:


    
        
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                sudo zypper remove
            
                        
                libv4l
            
                    
    
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3. Information about the libv4l package on openSUSE Leap

Information for package libv4l:
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Repository : Main Repository
Name : libv4l
Version : 1.14.1-150000.3.3.1
Arch : x86_64
Vendor : SUSE LLC
Installed Size : 234.9 KiB
Installed : No
Status : not installed
Source package : v4l-utils-1.14.1-150000.3.3.1.src
Upstream URL : https://linuxtv.org/downloads/v4l-utils/
Summary : Collection of video4linux support libraries
Description :
libv4l is a collection of libraries which adds a thin abstraction layer on
top of video4linux2 devices. The purpose of this (thin) layer is to make it
easy for application writers to support a wide variety of devices without
having to write separate code for different devices in the same class.