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

[Hans-Christoph Steiner]

Upon looking at it, I think a good place to start is by downloading  
the most recent of mingw-w64-bin-x86_64:

http://www.drangon.org/mingw/

This looks even more promising though:
http://tdm-gcc.tdragon.net/

.hc

On Jul 8, 2010, at 3:09 PM, Hans-Christoph Steiner wrote:

>
> 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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