13.2. Shared Versus Archive Libraries
Choosing between using shared libraries and archive libraries involves a classic memory-versus-CPU-utilization trade-off (Rule #2). Shared libraries, which are the default, are easier to use and consume less disk space. However, archive libraries consume less CPU while consuming more disk space. When deciding whether to use shared or archive libraries, consider their advantages and disadvantages, as described in the next sections.
13.2.1. Shared Libraries
Shared libraries have the following advantages (+) and disadvantages (-):
+ They are linked by default.
+ They use less disk space because they are not included in a.out and are shared among all processes in memory that invoke the same routines.
+ They make ...
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