Re: [boost] intel-linux-tools.jam

From: David Abrahams (dave_at_[hidden])
Date: 2003-01-17 07:55:22

Toon Knapen <toon.knapen_at_[hidden]> writes:

> In intel-linux tools, the link-line first contains -l$(FINDLIBS) and next 
> $(NEEDLIBS). Whould'nt it make more sense to revert the order. NEEDLIBS 
> typically contains other libs in the same project (==boost) whereas FINDLIBS 
> typically contains external and/or system libs. NEEDLIBS is thus very likely 
> to depend on FINDLIBS and thus needs to be in front of FINDLIBS.
>
> (I remember to have made the same remark about the link-line in gcc-tools.jam 
> but still wanted first an 'OK' of everyone involved)

I think you're right; it's OK with me if you change it.

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