Can we use .so files on windows?

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I have a requirement to create and link libraries dynamically for my c++ codebase on windows and linux platform. I know DLL format is for windows and .so is for linux platform. But I read .so can be linked on windows platform also. My question is, can I create a common dynamic libraries (.so) to run my application on windows and linux? If yes, How?

Possible duplicate of [Using both .so and .dll on Windows](http://stackoverflow.com/questions/3233766/using-both-so-and-dll-on-windows) — Flash_Steel, Jan 18 '16 at 12:51

score 3 · Accepted Answer · answered Jan 18 '16 at 12:51

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In my opinion a better solution would be to generate either *so or *dll depending on for what platform the SW is built. Then you link with the native tools. Recommend to read about cmake

answered Jan 18 '16 at 12:51

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Thanks a lot for prompt reply. :) – harry Jan 18 '16 at 13:25

Can we use .so files on windows?

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