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Date: Sat, 08 Feb 1997 19:40:31 -0600
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From: Allen Hyer <allenh@wtrt.net>
Subject: static vs. dynamically linked binaries
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Is there any way to figure out if a binary was linked statically or
dynamically?  I have some binaries around that I don't have the sources
installed for.  Can I tell with just the binary, or do I need to go back to
the sources?  

Thanks,

Allen Hyer
System Administrator
West Texas Rural Telephone