Library extension .a/.so

[Byron L. Sonne]

> What is the difference in libraries ending with extension .a and .so.
> Can one convert  from somelib.a to somelib.so?

I'd like to know as well - I've tended to think that it's the difference 
between static and dynamic, but upon reflection I don't have a good 
reason for thinking that. Or if I did, I've forgotten it.
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