What are the differences between DLL and LIB?

[forester]

I am learning computer languages, I don't know the differences between DLL and Lib, who could give me some advice?

Thanks!

[kasracer]

A LIB (Library) will allow you to include functions, classes, ect from within it in your program without needing to distribute any additional files other than your exes (and maybe dlls).

A DLL is pretty much the same except that it doesn't get compiled into your program, you have to include it with your executables.

There are lots of technical differences but that's the gist of it.

[Ejaz]

Have a look at this (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Library_%28computer_science%29)