Re: libs in subdirs

[Bryan VanDeVen]

> It's called creating `convenience libraries'.  Check the docs.

> I think the frequency for this question qualifies it for the creation of a
> FAQ file in the automake distribution (designated to only this question, if
> you may :)...


the general index for the automake docs at 
http://sources.redhat.com/automake/ lists nothing for convenience libraries, 
and the section http://sources.redhat.com/automake/automake.html#A%20Library 
also does not mention building up one static lib from several smaller static 
libs in subdirectories.

I have seen convenience libs mentioned only in connection with libtool, 
which, as I mentioned, we can't use.  A Google search likewise turned up 
references inside libtool docs.  So, if there is a way to do this without 
libtool, please point me in the direction of the relevant doc and I will be 
more than happy to read it.

-- 
Bryan Van de Ven
Applied Research Labs
University of Texas, Austin