[Distutils] static linking in distutils/setuptools?

Is there any way to specify static linking to particular libraries when building installers with distutils or setuptools? I want to be able to include the shared libraries that I am linking to in my builds. I did not see any info on this in the docs. Thanks, C. -- Christopher J. Fonnesbeck Population Ecologist, Marine Mammal Section Fish & Wildlife Research Institute (FWC) St. Petersburg, FL Adjunct Assistant Professor Warnell School of Forest Resources University of Georgia Athens, GA T: 727.235.5570 E: chris at trichech.us