> *The second optional argument is a STL library. The default is STLport as a > shared library due to GNU licensing requirements. STL libraries can be one > of:* > > - *stlport (shared)* > - *stlport-static* > - *stlport-shared* > - *gnu (shared)* > - *gnu-static* > - *gnu-shared* > > > But I don't know why one would be better than the other. The Crypto++ docs > seem to prefer stlport-shared. But why? > > This is simple, and has nothing to do with technical reasons.
Using GNU's C++ runtime means you are encumbered by a license. The license basically requires you (or your company) to share the source code with anyone using the product. Some folks are OK with the sharing, other folks are not. There are no such encumbrances with STLport, so we use it by default. Jeff -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "Crypto++ Users" Google Group. To unsubscribe, send an email to [email protected]. More information about Crypto++ and this group is available at http://www.cryptopp.com. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Crypto++ Users" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
