C Installed Library - What is this? : <p>I'm currently trying to install a library in c (specifically libsndfile). It's telling me that I need to 'install' and library. I'm confused, what exactly am I doing by 'installing' the library? </p>

<p>Why is it that I'm not just including header and source code files? </p>

<p>I've tried googling this but have not gotten too much success. Does anyone care to explain or recommend an article that discusses this?</p>

<p>Thank you,</p>
