[C++-sig] Linking files in JAMFILE with boost

[Jens B. Jorgensen]

An .la file is a meta-file produced by libtool. It contains information
about the real library and meta-information detailing the specifics of
linking to it.  

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From: c++-sig-bounces at python.org [mailto:c++-sig-bounces at python.org] On
Behalf Of David Abrahams
Sent: Thursday, June 30, 2005 7:04 AM
To: c++-sig at python.org
Subject: Re: [C++-sig] Linking files in JAMFILE with boost

"Dirgesh Patel" <dirgesh.patel at hp.com> writes:

> I am using BOOST in Linux with C++ and have sucessfully created my 
> .cpp file.
>
> but now i want to take that cpp file and link it with a ".la" file 
> that has been created from other sources. is there a way in the 
> JamFile i can tell the "bjam" compiler to LINK the .cpp file with the 
> .la file when done.
>
> please advice

What is a .la file?  I'd know the answer if you asked about a file with
extension .a, .o, or .so, but I've never heard of a .la file.

--
Dave Abrahams
Boost Consulting
www.boost-consulting.com

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