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Dynamic linking doesn't have much pros beyond saving some disk space and some insignificant amount of build time.
by zzzcpan 8y ago
Dynamic linking doesn't have much pros beyond saving some disk space and some insignificant amount of build time.
- GordonS 8y agoI agree those are small things these days, but IMO the biggest pro is security related - it makes it easier to update libraries when security issues arise. For example, if a new issue is found in OpenSSL, you can update the OS's shared library, but for statically linked apps you're dependant on vendors rebuilding and publishing those apps to link to the new version.