OpenCV in Ubuntu¶

There are two main ways to install OpenCV. You can build it from source or you can install the Ubuntu packages.

Installing packages¶

• sudo apt-get install python-opencv opencv-doc libcv-dev libcvaux-dev libhighgui-dev
• Test the build:
  • cd ~
  • cp -r /usr/share/doc/opencv-doc/examples .
  • cd examples/c
  • you should be able to build most programs. Unfortunately, the face

Building from Source¶

• http://opencv.willowgarage.com/wiki/InstallGuide%20%3A%20Debian
• http://opencv.willowgarage.com/wiki/InstallGuide