Description of problem: .la files aren't strictly needed on Linux and causes a lot of problems when compiling since they hardcode absolute paths to dependent libraries. Version-Release number of selected component (if applicable): How reproducible: Steps to Reproduce: 1. 2. 3. Actual results: Expected results: Additional info:
Built into rawhide w/out .a and .la files.
You should pass "--disable-static" option to configure script instead of removing *.a files. This will speed up building process.
That doesn't always work, but I'll toss it into CVS anyway.
Sorry for the comment to already-closed bug. The reporter requests to remove "only" .la file and not want to remove .a file. Static library is sometimes required for building binary files which is compiled with all libraries being linked statically. So we should run configure script without "--disable-static" and remove .la file manually. BTW, I think that .la file is created properly now. But I agree with the comment #1.
(In reply to comment #4) > So we should run configure script without "--disable-static" and remove .la file > manually. No, we should not. Current behavior is correct with packaging guidelines → http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Packaging/Guidelines#StaticLibraries
(In reply to comment #5) OK. I confirmed. Sorry for SPAM.