Where Does Linux Look for Shared Libraries?
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Where does Linux look for so files?

These files are normally stored in /lib/ or /usr/lib/.

Where does Ubuntu Look for shared libraries?

Shared libraries are compiled code which is intended to be shared among several different programs. They are distributed as . so files in /usr/lib/. A library exports symbols which are the compiled versions of functions, classes and variables.

Robert Thorne

Robert Thorne

Automotive & Future Transportation Editor

Robert Thorne covers electric vehicle innovations, autonomous driving systems, global mobility trends, and automotive engineering developments.

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