Re: [Mingw-users] library name

[Michael G. <mg...@te...>]

> I want to suggest a naming rule for gcc libraries:
>=20
> static library -> libNAME.a
> dynamic library -> libNAME.dll.a
>=20
> where:
> - static library is an archive with a set of routines/functions.
> - dynamic library will link routine/function calls to NAME.dll file.
>=20
> a bad example:
> -libopengl32.a will link to opengl32.dll and have a static library name.

Just for me to understand what you mean:
When you write 'dynamic library' you actually mean 'import library'

Right ?

And while I'm at it:
What is the rationale behind this proposal ?

Best,
Michael
=2D-=20
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