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libtool isn't primarily about portability across compilers; libtool is about portability across linkers and library formats, from the days when there were many
by JoshTriplett 6y ago
libtool isn't primarily about portability across compilers; libtool is about portability across linkers and library formats, from the days when there were many systems with deficient library support. It's not unreasonable to assume a modern linker, and modern library support.
- rvp-x 6y agoPeople still use macOS, which is the main reason I see "please add libtool support" these days.
- JoshTriplett 6y agoIt's possible to handle libraries on macOS without libtool.