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When I try to compile static, I am getting the following error:

gcc  defrag.c -o abc.exe --static
/usr/bin/ld: cannot find -lc
collect2: error: ld returned 1 exit status

However, the same thing compiles fine without static:

gcc  defrag.c -o abc.exe

Question: Why did the compilation failed when static is specified?

Jonathan Leffler
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The error is occurring becuase "--static" says that all subsequent libraries in your link command must be static ... but you only have a dynamic libc on your system.

Recommended solution:

gcc defrag.c -o abc -lc --static -lmystaticlib

If you're just trying to create a static exe for the sake of having a static exe - I'd recommend "don't". Shared libraries are Good. For many different reasons.

Here's a good link:

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  • Thanks paul. I am building for embedded environment. To save myself from the trouble of having to move all the libraries along with the app, I decided to go with static. – anon Oct 28 '12 at 05:28
  • You might wish to compile a static libc. You might also look at [ELF Stratifier](http://archive09.linux.com/feature/150677) – paulsm4 Oct 28 '12 at 05:40