How can I force linking with a static library when a shared library of same name is present

Question

Suppose I have a file main.cpp which uses sin() function which is defined in libmath. Also suppose that we have both libmath.a and lib

Answer 1

Use this function:

g++ -o main main.cpp /path_to/libmath.a

Answer 2

You'll need to pass the -static to the linker, but only for particular libraries you want. e.g.:

g++ -o main main.cpp -Wl,-Bstatic -lmath -Wl,-Bdynamic

Answer 3

If your linker supports -l:<filename> you may use:

g++ -o main main.cpp -l:libmath.a