Re: [Boost-build] building boost static libraries with position independent code

Subject: Re: [Boost-build] building boost static libraries with position independent code
From: Vladimir Prus (vladimir.prus_at_[hidden])
Date: 2016-08-25 15:10:54

Hi Peter,

That would force PIC code on static libraries, it seems. It might not be
the best idea, since position independent code needs a few indirections,
and therefore will be a tad slower. It's not a big deal for desktop
systems, but might become a problem on less powerful hardware.

On Thu, Aug 25, 2016, 15:36 Peter Steinbach <steinbach_at_[hidden]> wrote:

> Hi to all,
>
> this dirty fix would make PIC work in static boost libs for gcc:
>
> https://github.com/psteinb/build/tree/gcc_fPIC_to_static_libs
>
> branched from boostorg/build:develop
>
> tested with boost 1.59.0 and gcc/5.3.1. With your permission, I'd submit
> a PR.
>
> best,
> Peter
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