Re: [Boost-bugs] [Boost C++ Libraries] #1228: bug in toolset gcc + HP/UX PA-RSIC

Subject: Re: [Boost-bugs] [Boost C++ Libraries] #1228: bug in toolset gcc + HP/UX PA-RSIC
From: Boost C++ Libraries (noreply_at_[hidden])
Date: 2007-10-02 06:44:30

#1228: bug in toolset gcc + HP/UX PA-RSIC
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  Reporter:  oliver.kowalke_at_[hidden]  |       Owner:  vladimir_prus
      Type:  Bugs                        |      Status:  closed       
 Milestone:  To Be Determined            |   Component:  build        
   Version:  Boost 1.34.1                |    Severity:  Showstopper  
Resolution:  fixed                       |    Keywords:               
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Comment (by vladimir_prus):

 Usually, -fPIC is needed only for shared libraries. This is handled by
 this code:
 {{{
     flags gcc.compile OPTIONS <link>shared : -fPIC ;
 }}}
 is there a reason this is not sufficient on HP-UX?

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Ticket URL: <http://svn.boost.org/trac/boost/ticket/1228#comment:7>
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