How to Install and Uninstall libv4l Package on openSUSE Leap

Last updated: November 05,2024

1. Install "libv4l" package

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

$ sudo zypper refresh $ sudo zypper install libv4l

2. Uninstall "libv4l" package

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

$ sudo zypper remove libv4l

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.

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