From: David Abrahams (dave_at_[hidden])
Date: 2003-01-17 07:55:22
Toon Knapen <toon.knapen_at_[hidden]> writes:
> In intel-linux tools, the link-line first contains -l$(FINDLIBS) and next
> $(NEEDLIBS). Whould'nt it make more sense to revert the order. NEEDLIBS
> typically contains other libs in the same project (==boost) whereas FINDLIBS
> typically contains external and/or system libs. NEEDLIBS is thus very likely
> to depend on FINDLIBS and thus needs to be in front of FINDLIBS.
>
> (I remember to have made the same remark about the link-line in gcc-tools.jam
> but still wanted first an 'OK' of everyone involved)
I think you're right; it's OK with me if you change it.
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