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what is a DLL by lozz 777 on 09-06-2004 at 04:02 PM
what is a DLL, and how can i make it work for handwriting, i've downloaded ink redistributable but it says it cannot write the DLL
RE: what is a DLL by RaceProUK on 09-06-2004 at 10:05 PM
For handwriting: http://shoutbox.menthix.net/showthread.php?tid=22276
As for what a DLL is:
DLL stands for Dynamically Loadable Library. It's basically a programlet (invented a new word 
) that programs can load to perform certain tasks.
RE: RE: what is a DLL by michael_m91 on 09-06-2004 at 10:08 PM
quote:
Originally posted by raceprouk
For handwriting: http://shoutbox.menthix.net/showthread.php?tid=22276
As for what a DLL is:
DLL stands for Dynamically Loadable Library. It's basically a programlet (invented a new word
No its not, It stands for Dynamic Link Library
RE: what is a DLL by RaceProUK on 09-06-2004 at 10:12 PM
quote:That's what a lot of people think, but I can assure you it *is* Dynamically Loadable Library. When you think about it, 'Dynamically Loadable' is closer to the intended purpose, which is dynamic loading of shared code.
Originally posted by michael_m91
No its not, It stands for Dynamic Link Library
If you'd said 'Dynamically Linkable', then I'd just say thats pretty much the same as 'Dynamically Loadable'.
A little thought goes a long way...
RE: RE: what is a DLL by michael_m91 on 09-06-2004 at 10:14 PM
quote:
Originally posted by raceprouk
quote:
That's what a lot of people think, but I can assure you it *is* Dynamically Loadable Library. When you think about it, 'Dynamically Loadable' is closer to the intended purpose, which is dynamic loading of shared code.
Originally posted by michael_m91
No its not, It stands for Dynamic Link Library
If you'd said 'Dynamically Linkable', then I'd just say thats pretty much the same as 'Dynamically Loadable'.
A little thought goes a long way...
WRONG
DLL An abbreviation for dynamic link library, a file containing a collection of Windows functions designed to perform a specific class of operations. Most DLLs carry the .DLL extension, but some Windows DLLs, such as Gdi32.exe, use the .EXE extension. Functions within DLLs are called (invoked) by applications as necessary to perform the desired operation.
Text comes from - http://www.pace.ch/cours/glossary.htm
More Links:
Google's Define Command - http://www.google.com/search?q=define+DLL
DLL definition - define DLL - http://www.isprank.com/glossary/DLL.html
RE: what is a DLL by red3vil on 09-07-2004 at 01:06 AM
i knew that... that one of the first things you learn with delphi 
RE: RE: what is a DLL by michael_m91 on 09-07-2004 at 01:09 AM
quote:
Originally posted by red3vil
i knew that... that one of the first things you learn with delphi
Knew What? Lol theres two arguments going on here
Dynamic Link Library and Dynamic Loadable Library.
Knew What? Describe Please.
Oh and I found mre info about What Dll's stand for.
quote:
Originally found from the MSDN Library
DLLs for Beginners
Debabrata Sarma
Microsoft Developer Support
November 1996
Introduction
The objective of this article is to introduce the concepts of the Dynamic Link Library (DLL) and the mechanism of writing a DLL for Microsoft® Windows® applications. This discussion is limited to 32-bit applications using Microsoft Visual C++® version 4.0 or later and versions 2.x. Appendix A contains information about 16-bit DLL implementation and porting to 32-bit DLLs.
Most references used in this article are available in the Microsoft Developer Network Library (MSDN Library). The articles cited in the text that are followed by a "Q" number can be found either in the MSDN Library or in the Knowledge Base at http://www.microsoft.com/kb/default.asp.
RE: what is a DLL by red3vil on 09-07-2004 at 01:23 AM
![[Image: dll.JPG]](http://members.home.nl/red3vil/dll.JPG)
ehhh, do i need to say more?
RE: what is a DLL by CookieRevised on 09-07-2004 at 09:31 AM
quote:typically, a DLL provides one or more particular functions and a program accesses the functions by creating either a static or dynamic link to the DLL. A static link remains constant during program execution while a dynamic link is created by the program as needed. And that's where the "link" comes from.
Originally posted by raceprouk
When you think about it, 'Dynamically Loadable' is closer to the intended purpose, which is dynamic loading of shared code.
Dynamic Link Library: 101000 hits
Dynamic Load Library: 1100 hits
Dynamic Loadable Library: 349 hits
Dynamic Linkable Library: 129 hits
And this scheme repeats itself in any search you'll do...
So stop the fight
RE: what is a DLL by RaceProUK on 09-07-2004 at 09:52 PM
Now, had that post been first, there would have been no problem.
The split makes that meaningless...
Anyway, as some may have noticed, Cookie went about it the right way: plenty of evidence, but posted in one go.
People get ratty when they get told the same thing by several people, me included.