Cross compilation

[Wilbefast]

Hey guys,

I'm trying to compile a C SDL project and create a Windows executable under Ubuntu 9.04. Thought I'd just throw it out there: does anyone have any idea how this can be done, because I'm up to my pits in cross-compilation tips and can't make head nor tail of any of it

Thanks,

William

[BlackHole]

I can't think of any easy solution, so let's do this the difficult way:

- Install virtualization software like VMware
- Install Windows on a virtual machine
- Install Visual Studio in Windows on the VM
- Compile your code using Visual Studio

Another option may be running Visual Studio or Visual C with WineHQ. It seems to work well enough for simple compiling...

That's what I would do. At least it's a lot easier then finding a way to compile Windows code from Linux. Just make the Windows tools run in Linux! ^^

- Black
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[Wilbefast]

Hmm VM ware

Apparently minGW is the "way to go" though I don't know how simple that is: found a couple of tutorial too but it seems to be absurdly complicated. It would really help people switch if they knew they weren't completely cutting themselves off: it's like joining a cult or something

I'll post again when I've tried and failed

[Wilbefast]

Went with VirtualBox in the end since that way you have an environment to test the game in as well - Thanks for the advice Black

[BlackHole]

You're welcome.

- Black
Only the dead have seen the end of war.