libretro / libretro/RetroArch

Build error: "forced to build with library -lGL, but cannot locate"

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Description

I am building Retroarch with --enable-opengl so that overlays will work. It builds without errors when built without opengl.

I am using Debian Buster on an ARM VIM3 SBC and libgl1-mesa-dev is installed.

Are there some additional dependencies missing?

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Research direction

No source file or test is named. Reproduce the --enable-opengl build on Debian Buster for the ARM VIM3 with libgl1-mesa-dev installed, then identify the missing dependency or build configuration; done means the OpenGL-enabled build completes successfully.

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Assessment

Tech stack
c, debian
Domain
build-system, operating-systems
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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