Library extension .a/.so

[Peter]

On Mon, 25 Apr 2005, Byron L. Sonne wrote:

>> 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.

type 'file somelib.so someother.a' and see

Peter
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