Same place for libraries and static/dynamic linking

From: Nicolas Fleury (gclbb-jamboost_at_[hidden])
Date: 2003-08-25 08:21:51

Hi,

Would it be a good idea to add an option to the build system to copy all 
the libraries resulting .lib, .dll, .so at the same place? I have the 
fealing this would save time for a lot of people (at least me).

Also, I have read some history of this newsgroup but I haven't found my 
answer: What exactly should be taken from .lib/.dll static/dynamic 
linking to build these 8 typical directories on Windows:
Debug Single-Threaded DLL
Debug Multi-Threaded DLL
Debug Single-Threaded Library
Debug Multi-Threaded Library
Release Single-Threaded DLL
Release Multi-Threaded DLL
Release Single-Threaded Library
Release Multi-Threaded Library

The debug/release and single/multi thread is obvious, but I don't really 
understand what a static linking dll is, and what a dynamic linking .lib 
is (is it an implib for the corresponding .dll?). Still, I think it 
would be nice to have an option in the build to create these directories.

Thx and Regards,
Nicolas Fleury