RE: GCC C/C++ runtime library question

> I am trying to replace the standard C and C++ libraries which comes
> with a Linux distro with our own(licensed from a 3rd party vendor). We
> will be providing the lower level layer which the C/C++ library
> uses(i.e. the system calls). What i would like to do is replace the
> standard and the runtime libraries which come with gcc with our own. ...


> 1. What is the exact difference between the C runtime and the C
> standard libraries i.e where does one end and the other begin;
>
> 2. In a gcc distribution where exactly does the compiler specific
> magic lie within the runtime libraries? ...
> [Good luck. The OS interface library, the standard C library, and the
> magic helper code libraries are rarely easy to separate out, and the
> low level details are rarely documented. -John]


John is right. Before going on in too many details, did you try
configuring gcc something like


$ ./configure --with-libs=/your_libs_path --with-headers=/your_headers_path


For c++, then there would be more complex issues. GCC or libstdc++
mailing lists may be able to help better in this regard.
(gcc-help@gcc.gnu.org)


--Naveen.

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