Can someone explain about Linux library naming?

Question

When I create a library on Linux, I use this method:

1. Build: libhelloworld.so.1.0.0
2. Link: libhelloworld.so.1.0.0 libhelloworld.so
3. Link: libhellowo

Answer 1

There are several ways to name libs:

1. Solaris-style: .so -> .so.1
2. GNU style: .so -> .so.1 -> .so.1.2.3
3. Random: .so -> .so.1.2

See:

https://blogs.oracle.com/ali/entry/how_to_name_a_solaris http://www.gnu.org/software/libtool/manual/libtool.html#Versioning