How do I decide whether to link my application with the static libraries or the dynamic libraries?

Each approach has its advantages and disadvantages. However, note that the static libraries shipped for the Windows platforms are built to be used only with a specific compiler (e.g., MS VC++ compiler). Also note that if you link with the OSS dynamic libraries, you will have to ship some of them along with your final product.

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