2.4. Supported link methods on AIX
In order to link application program code with objects and libraries, AIX supports several link methods shown in Table 2-3 on page 64 (for the definition of terms used in this table, see Table B-1 on page 443). These methods are not mutually exclusive, except for the combination of lazy loading and run-time link methods. Therefore, an executable can be generated using more than one link methods.
| Link method | Symbol resolution | Symbol rebound | Module loading | Linker option | Explained section |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Default | link-time | N/A | program load-time | N/A | Section 2.4.1, “AIX default linking” on page 64 |
| Static | link-time | N/A | program load-time[a] | -bstatic | Section 2.4.2, “Static linking” on page 66 |
| Lazy loading[b] | link-time ... |
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