diff --git a/src/tools/stage.jam b/src/tools/stage.jam
index 9d124845f..c3fbdc87b 100644
--- a/src/tools/stage.jam
+++ b/src/tools/stage.jam
@@ -244,6 +244,10 @@ class stage-target-class : basic-target
         
         return $(found) ;
     }
+            
+    rule check-for-link-compatibility ( * : * )
+    {
+    }
 }
 
 # Create a target named 'name' in the current project