fPIC stands for "Position-Independent Code" in the context of computer programming. It is a flag used when compiling code to create binary files that can be loaded and executed from any memory address in a computer's memory.
When code is compiled, it is typically linked to specific memory addresses that are hardcoded into the resulting binary file. This can cause issues when the binary file is loaded into a different memory location than intended. Position-independent code, however, is designed to be loaded into any memory location and still function correctly.
fPIC is often used in shared libraries, which are compiled separately and loaded dynamically at runtime by other programs. Shared libraries must be position-independent because they can be loaded into any memory location and function correctly regardless of where they are loaded in memory.
To enable fPIC when compiling code, you typically use a command-line option such as "-fPIC" when invoking the compiler. Microsoft Windows does not have this option.
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