[PATCH 2/2] disable static libraries in Angstrom

[PATCH 2/2] disable static libraries in Angstrom

[Stanislav Brabec]

Attached patch disables build of major part of static libraries in the
Angstrom distribution.

Rationale:

Angstrom distribution is intended for project that are typically based
on multiple packages and use of shared libraries. In such environment,
static libraries are mostly only a waste of space. Disabling static
libraries seems to be a smart default.

diff --git a/conf/distro/angstrom-2008.1.conf b/conf/distro/angstrom-2008.1.conf
index 85d6f3f..bddedda 100644
--- a/conf/distro/angstrom-2008.1.conf
+++ b/conf/distro/angstrom-2008.1.conf
@@ -41,6 +41,9 @@ require conf/distro/include/preferred-opie-versions-1.2.4.inc
 DISTRO_TYPE ?= "debug"
 #DISTRO_TYPE = "release"
 
+# Do not build static libraries by default.
+export enable_static = "no"
+
 # Set the toolchain type (internal, external) and brand (generic, csl etc.)
 TOOLCHAIN_TYPE ?= "internal"
 TOOLCHAIN_BRAND ?= ""



________________________________________________________________________
Stanislav Brabec
http://www.penguin.cz/~utx/zaurus

Re: [PATCH 2/2] disable static libraries in Angstrom

[Koen Kooi]

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On 10-01-10 18:10, Stanislav Brabec wrote:
> Attached patch disables build of major part of static libraries in the
> Angstrom distribution.

NAK

> Rationale:
> 
> Angstrom distribution is intended for project that are typically based
> on multiple packages and use of shared libraries.

Yes, but...

> In such environment,
> static libraries are mostly only a waste of space.

Static libs are packaged in seperate packages, so they only 'waste'
space on the feed server.

> Disabling static libraries seems to be a smart default.

It isn't there are a lot of people using the static libs we provide for
the applications. No need to stab them in the eye.

regards,

Koen
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Re: [PATCH 2/2] disable static libraries in Angstrom

[Koen Kooi]

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Oh, and patches for angstrom should be discussed on the angstrom-devel
ml, not here.

On 10-01-10 18:10, Stanislav Brabec wrote:
> Attached patch disables build of major part of static libraries in the
> Angstrom distribution.
> 
> Rationale:
> 
> Angstrom distribution is intended for project that are typically based
> on multiple packages and use of shared libraries. In such environment,
> static libraries are mostly only a waste of space. Disabling static
> libraries seems to be a smart default.
> 
> diff --git a/conf/distro/angstrom-2008.1.conf b/conf/distro/angstrom-2008.1.conf
> index 85d6f3f..bddedda 100644
> --- a/conf/distro/angstrom-2008.1.conf
> +++ b/conf/distro/angstrom-2008.1.conf
> @@ -41,6 +41,9 @@ require conf/distro/include/preferred-opie-versions-1.2.4.inc
>  DISTRO_TYPE ?= "debug"
>  #DISTRO_TYPE = "release"
>  
> +# Do not build static libraries by default.
> +export enable_static = "no"
> +
>  # Set the toolchain type (internal, external) and brand (generic, csl etc.)
>  TOOLCHAIN_TYPE ?= "internal"
>  TOOLCHAIN_BRAND ?= ""
> 
> 
> 
> ________________________________________________________________________
> Stanislav Brabec
> http://www.penguin.cz/~utx/zaurus

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Re: [PATCH 2/2] disable static libraries in Angstrom

[Stanislav Brabec]

Jan 10, 2010 19:02:25 Koen Kooi wrote:
> On 10-01-10 18:10, Stanislav Brabec wrote:
> > Attached patch disables build of major part of static libraries in
> the
> > Angstrom distribution.
> 
> NAK

> Static libs are packaged in seperate packages, so they only 'waste'
> space on the feed server.

OK, in this case, patch 1/2 can exist standalone and people can set
their local.conf as they want. Comment can be changed appropriately.
Even the part in bitbake.conf may be removed (yes+yes is the default)
and configuration may be completely moved to the local.conf.sample.

The primary goal of this patch is a decreasing of feed size and
compilation time, which is useful especially for custom builds.

-- 
Stanislav Brabec
http://www.penguin.cz/~utx/zaurus

Re: [PATCH 2/2] disable static libraries in Angstrom

[Koen Kooi]

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I repeat: you need to discuss things like this on the angstrom-devel ml

On 10-01-10 20:33, Stanislav Brabec wrote:
> Jan 10, 2010 19:02:25 Koen Kooi wrote:
>> On 10-01-10 18:10, Stanislav Brabec wrote:
>>> Attached patch disables build of major part of static libraries in
>> the
>>> Angstrom distribution.
>>
>> NAK
> 
>> Static libs are packaged in seperate packages, so they only 'waste'
>> space on the feed server.
> 
> OK, in this case, patch 1/2 can exist standalone and people can set
> their local.conf as they want. Comment can be changed appropriately.
> Even the part in bitbake.conf may be removed (yes+yes is the default)
> and configuration may be completely moved to the local.conf.sample.
> 
> The primary goal of this patch is a decreasing of feed size and
> compilation time, which is useful especially for custom builds.
> 

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