[PD-dev] Join the Compile Farm (was Re: 64-bit build for, Windows?)

[Hans-Christoph Steiner]

Working on this is definitely not a waste of time, but it is not a  
simple project.  We all start somewhere, so motivation is the key  
rather than skills.

I would avoid trying to build anything and instead install from  
binaries.  Building compilers can be a real pain.  Cygwin is quite  
easy to install, so I see no harm in installing it.

I created a wiki page to document our progress, everyone should write  
notes there:
https://puredata.info/docs/developer/Windows64BitMinGWX64

.hc

On Jul 2, 2010, at 6:10 PM, Pierre-Olivier Boulant wrote:

> Hello everyone,
>
> I'm new here. I've offered to help with the Windows 64bit build. I'm  
> really new to compiling software, so I'll probalby need some help to  
> get started. If you think this is unmanageable for a beginner don't  
> be afraid to tell me so. I have some good will and patience, but I  
> don't want to waste anyone's time. :)
>
>
> I'm reading the MinGW-w64 pages on Sourceforge.
> I should be looking for a native compiler for w64, but I can't seem  
> to find any. I suppose since it's a native compiler I can build it  
> myself. Is this correct. Then, should I download a tarball and  
> compile from the source?
> Otherwise I found what seems to be a native version here:
> http://www.drangon.org/mingw/
>
> I cannont find either the MinGW-get installer mentioned on the 32bit  
> version of the instructions. I suppose there is nothing similar for  
> the 64bit version for the time being.
>
>
> I suppose I have to get Cygwin for compilation too. Anything I  
> should pay special attention to concerning this?
>
>
> Thanks for your help
> Pierre-Olivier
>
>
>
> On 02/07/2010 22:46, Hans-Christoph Steiner wrote:
>>
>> A Windows 7 build sounds like a good idea.  The first place to  
>> start is getting a MinGW-w64 build environment setup.  If you get  
>> that installed, then first try just building the core of pd- 
>> extended without all the libraries.  That shouldn't be too hard to  
>> get going.
>> http://mingw-w64.sourceforge.net/
>>
>> Here is the whole instructions for the 32-bit environment:
>> http://puredata.info/docs/developer/WindowsMinGW
>>
>> Perhaps it makes sense to continue this discussion on pd-dev?
>>
>> .hc
>>
>> On Jul 1, 2010, at 4:56 PM, Pierre-Olivier Boulant wrote:
>>
>>> Hello,
>>>
>>> I've been using Puredata for a year now and I'd be glad to help  
>>> with the new release.
>>> I'll be getting a new computer for performances in the coming up  
>>> week.
>>>
>>> It will be an Asus N82 (it's not on their website at the moment).
>>> Intel Core i7 - 720QM (quad core) with 4GB of RAM an Nvidia  
>>> Geforce GT335M
>>> The OS is a Windows 7 64bit. I might install some linux distro too  
>>> alongside the original OS.
>>>
>>> I can leave the computer on as much as needed for the autobuild  
>>> process. I will use the computer for my own too. But I can leave  
>>> it on at night.
>>>
>>> I don't know if you want specifically Windows XP or if Windows 7  
>>> which is more and more widespread now can do too.
>>>
>>> You can contact me with this email or with skype (same email  
>>> address).
>>>
>>> Cheers
>>> Pierre-Olivier
>
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