glibc@2.17 ☆
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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 c-library system-library linux gnu legacy
Install: brew install glibc@2.17
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 process control. Version 2.17 is a legacy release that served as the standard libc for RHEL/CentOS 7 era systems.
Key Features:
  • POSIX and System V API compatibility
  • Dynamic linker and loader for ELF binaries
  • Locale and internationalization support
  • Name Service Switch (NSS) for modular system databases
  • Thread-local storage and pthreads support
Use Cases:
  • Building software targeting RHEL/CentOS 7 compatible systems
  • Legacy application compatibility and maintenance
  • System-level development and embedded Linux toolchains
  • Studying operating system interface implementation
Alternatives:
  • musl – Lightweight libc focused on static linking and minimal footprint
  • bionic – Android's libc, optimized for mobile devices and smaller binaries
  • llvm-libc – Modern libc from LLVM project with focus on testing and standards compliance
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