liblock(1)                                                   liblock(1)

  liblock

  NAME

    liblock - make it difficult to link against a shared object library

  SYNOPSIS

    liblock lib.so

  DESCRIPTION

    The liblock(1) utility makes it difficult for users to link against the
    shared object library, lib.so. The ld(1) command will issue a warning if a
    user attempts to link against a locked library.

    Any user who can write to the library can lock it using liblock(1).

    Caution

    *     Once locked, there is no tool to unlock a library.

    The liblock(1) utility does not provide strong protection, but it can
    reduce the likelihood of unwanted use.

  DIAGNOSTICS

    The liblock(1) utility exits with status 0 for success, and >0 if an error
    occurred.

  SEE ALSO

    ld(1)