Re: Linking Performer Libs

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Rémi Arnaud (remi++at++remi.asd.sgi.com)
Wed, 19 Feb 1997 15:55:28 -0800 (PST)

Jean BENOIT wrote:
>
> If you want to be sure to execute on all your machine , make a static versions.
> Like that you don't have to install preformer on all your machines, but the exec
> is bigger. About performances, I notice any differences
>

 This is not a good idea.

 o Performer eoe is FREE, and is included in all operating systems on SGI since
 6.2. So you should never have to install performer eoe (execution only env.)

 o Static libraries do not know anything about new computers. If you wnant your
 application to run on ALL sgi platform, you should use DSO, so the app
 links to the eoe that is delivered with the computer

 o An app linked with Static Libraries will not be improved if you install a
 performer patch. The app will have to be recompiled with DSO in order to be
 able to use the lattest (bug free) performer eoe

 o The only reason you would like to make a static version is when you want
 your app to run on only one target, and with a fixed set of libraries. This
 makes it very'static' !!

 Best Regards

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