glibc@2.13 ☆
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Description:
GNU C Library
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: System utilities
Tags: libc gnu linux system-library legacy c-runtime
Install: brew install glibc@2.13
About:
Glibc is the GNU C Library, the core system library providing essential APIs for C programs on Linux systems. It implements system calls and low-level functions for file operations, memory management, and networking. This formula provides version 2.13 for compatibility with legacy systems and older software requiring this specific runtime version.
Key Features:
  • Standard C library implementation for Linux
  • System call interface and low-level utilities
  • Legacy version compatibility support
  • Dynamic linker and loader functionality
Use Cases:
  • Building software targeting older Linux distributions
  • Cross-compilation toolchains requiring specific glibc versions
  • Legacy system maintenance and compatibility testing
Alternatives:
  • musl-libc – Lightweight alternative focused on embedded systems and static linking
  • bionic – Android's C library, optimized for mobile devices
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Nov 18, 2024 5:58am 1 VERSION_BUMP f4a38536
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