library dependencies and --as-needed

[Nick Clifton]

Hi Alan,

> --as-needed is really a different case, and I don't see why we
> shouldn't do as you are asking.  I've said as much before,
> http://www.sourceware.org/ml/binutils/2006-06/msg00017.html,
> and a google search turns up at least one bug report about this.
> 
> Any dissenting opinions on this issue?

Not from me.  In fact I think that you should go ahead with your 
proposed change.

Cheers
   Nick