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What is the standard place for static library files on Unix/Ubuntu

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I am trying to install a library manually, well actually just put it in a sensible location preferably in my path. I have a file and a bunch of headers pertaining to that static library file. If I look under I see only files, likewise for , etc. I figure I could chuck it in there, but is there any …

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Static libraries belong next to their corresponding dynamic libraries, and in accordance with the FHS. Keep in mind that static libraries are usually only needed to build software, not run it.

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