Hello,
I want to know what is a shared object in linux.Is it that data structures in DLLs are know as shared objects in Linux ?An example or a link will certainly be helpful.
Thanks in advance.
Shared objects are binary libraries...they replace Dll's. If you are compiling something that is "missing a shared object" then either search the internet to find out what library it is and install it, or run 'ldconfig' so it is indexed...
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Thanks for the reply.
Actually i am not using a shared lib in my prog.I just wanted to know what is a shared object ?and what is the difference betwn dll and shared objects at runtime.Any help on this please...
The difference between a shared object and a .dll is that they're used on different operating systems. .DLL's are in Microsoft's PE format, while shared objects (.so's) are in ELF format. Both of these files accomplish the same tasks, they just use a different internal structure to do it.
What exactly is a 'shared object' in Linux ?
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Thanks.
