[libhid-discuss] how to build test_libhid.c

Peter Stuge peter at stuge.se
Fri Oct 1 00:20:30 UTC 2010


skip hodgson wrote:
> > > I am new in Linux. I need use libhid,
> > 
> > Why? You could also take a look at HIDAPI for your HID communication
> > needs.
> 
> The HIDAPI web-site contains the following note:
..
>    1.   System Requirements
>       UsbHidApi requires a Windows laptop or desktop PC with the following
> minimum capabilities:
>           * Windows 98/2000/XP/Vista"
> It is hard to see the value of sending a newbie there when he clearly
> states he is trying to use Linux.

I think you got hold of the wrong HIDAPI.

I should have included the URL: http://www.signal11.us/oss/hidapi/

Sorry if I didn't do that. It's simple, no-nonsense and Win Mac Linux.


//Peter



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