11 Using 'make' to Update Archive Files *************************************** "Archive files" are files containing named sub-files called "members"; they are maintained with the program 'ar' and their main use is as subroutine libraries for linking.
· Archive Members Archive members as targets. · Archive Update The implicit rule for archive member targets. · Archive Pitfalls Dangers to watch out for when using archives. · Archive Suffix Rules You can write a special kind of suffix rule for updating archives.