2.1. What do I need to compile GTK+? [GTK 2.x]

GTK+ is a large package that is dependent on a number of other tools and libraries. It is recommended that you use precompiled binary packages for your system if possible

To compile GTK+ from source you need a C compiler (gcc) and the X Window System and associated development libraries and packages on your system.

You will also need to have installed the tools and libraries that GTK+ depends upon. These are listed below in the order in which they need to be installed:

• pkg-config (pkg-config Site)
• GNU make (GNU make Site)
• JPEG, PNG and TIFF image libraries (GTK+ Site)
• FreeType (FreeType Site)
• fontconfig (fontconfig Site)
• GNU libiconv library (if your system doesn't have iconv()) (GNU libiconv Site)
• GNU gettext (if your system doesn't have gettext()) (GTK+ Site)
• GLib (GTK+ Site)
• Pango (GTK+ Site)
• ATK (GTK+ Site)
• GTK+ (GTK+ Site)