Re: [Boost-build] Static library problem on darwin

From: Steve (rev_benny_hinn_at_[hidden])
Date: 2006-10-10 18:20:54

Phillip Seaver <phil <at> apago.com> writes:

> 
> I agree with the change to use "cp" instead of "cp -p", especially for
> headers.  However, when I stage static libraries on darwin, the linker
> requires me to run ranlib on the .a files before it will link an
> executable because the timestamp has changed.  If I change back to "cp
> -p", it works fine.
> 
> So, I guess we need to preserve timestamps on static libraries or run
> ranlib on them after copying them (darwin only, to the best of my
> knowledge).  What's the best way to handle this?
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Phillip
> 
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I've also encountered this issue with static libraries on darwin.  What are the
implications for headers etc. of using cp -p?  Can I just use cp -p for now with
reasonable safety?

If ranlib was to be run after a static library copy operation on darwin, how
would this best be implemented?

In summary, 'what he said'.. :)

Cheers,
Steve