> What is Linux' analogue to a .lib file in Windows and how do I build one? > > If answer is too long or complicated, references to manuals would be OK. Do you mean static libraries??? Maybe this "howto" will answer your questions: http://www.faqs.org/docs/Linux-HOWTO/Program-Library-HOWTO.html Arturas Moskvinas P.S.: try google, you might find a newer howto.