Original commit message from CVS:
updated requirements
Optional libraries:
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-gdk_pixbuf (for videosink)
-libghttp (for httpsrc)
+gdk_pixbuf
libgnomeui (for gstplay, gsteditor, autoplug example, several tests)
libglade (for gstplay, gsteditor)
+libghttp (for httpsrc)
+libXv (for videosink)
+libxaudio (for xa mp3 decoder)
+libvorbis (for vorbisenc, vorbisdec)
+libcdparanoia (for cdparanoia ripper)
+liblame (for lame mp3 encoder)
+
An extra set of tools is required if you wish to build GStreamer out of
CVS (using autogen.sh):
+Required tools:
+===============
autoconf
automake v1.4 or better
libtool v1.3.5 or better
+
+Optional tools:
+===============
+gtkdoc
+db2html
+fig2dev