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Libav currently uses a custom build system, this text attempts to document
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some of its obscure features and options.

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Makefile variables:
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V
    Disable the default terse mode, the full command issued by make and its
    output will be shown on the screen.
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DESTDIR
    Destination directory for the install targets, useful to prepare packages
    or install Libav in cross-environments.
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Makefile targets:
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all
    Default target, builds all the libraries and the executables.
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install
    Install headers, libraries and programs.
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libavformat/output-example
    Build the libavformat basic example.
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libavcodec/api-example
    Build the libavcodec basic example.
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libswscale/swscale-test
    Build the swscale self-test (useful also as example).