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SYNOPSIS
ranlib archive
DESCRIPTION
On some older UNIX systems, ranlib added a table of contents to archive libraries, which converted each archive to a form that could be linked more rapidly. This is no longer needed as the ar command automatically provides all the functionality ranlib used to provide.
This command is provided as a convenience for software developers who need to maintain Makefiles that are portable across a variety of operating systems.
DIAGNOSTICS
ranlib always returns an exit status of 0.
PORTABILITY
All UNIX systems. Windows 2000. Windows XP. Windows Server 2003. Windows Vista.
AVAILABILITY
MKS Toolkit for Developers
MKS Toolkit for Interoperability
MKS Toolkit for Professional Developers
MKS Toolkit for Enterprise Developers
MKS Toolkit for Enterprise Developers 64-Bit Edition
SEE ALSO
- Commands:
- ar