Documentation for -fpic and family is not clear. Here are the points I would like clarified: - Does pic required for SOs (No)? - What are the upsides/downsides of using pic (faster SO loading vs run-time hit, others?)? - Why would anybody want to create a PIE?
-- Summary: Documentation for -fPIC/-fpic/-fpie is not clear Product: gcc Version: 4.2.1 Status: UNCONFIRMED Severity: normal Priority: P3 Component: c++ AssignedTo: unassigned at gcc dot gnu dot org ReportedBy: ddenisen at altera dot com http://gcc.gnu.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=35500