Re: statically linking performer executables

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Rémi Arnaud (remi++at++remi.engr.sgi.com)
Wed, 7 Jan 1998 13:18:19 -0800 (PST)

ken sartor wrote:
>
>
> Hi -
>
> Does anyone have knowledge of whether executables that are
> statically linked to the Performer libraries perform correctly/
> optimally across platforms? I.e., if i create a statically linked
> executable on an O2 will it run correctly/optimally on a RE2
> or IR? Other than not getting the benefit of possible performer
> patches/upgrades is their any downside to this?

 The platform dependant code is inside the library itself, therefore
 the exact same dso/static library is used on all platforms.

>
> Any pros/cons or suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
  
  I would suggest that instead of linking statically, you can check
  for the Performer release (pfQuerySys) in your application and decide
  if it is the right DSO that is in use.

 Regards

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