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From: gwyn@BRL.ARPA (VLD/VMB)
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Subject: re: ld library.a
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Date: Fri, 9-Aug-85 05:37:27 EDT
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No, the loader does NOT pull in the entire contents of a library.

If you don't have access to a hardcopy manual, try "man ld".