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

[Hans-Christoph Steiner]

Its not as complicated as it looks, its mostly a matter of getting the  
files in the right places.  You should also install MSYS, check the  
WindowsMinGW page for how.  But perhaps you should use a newer version  
of MSYS.  Then try a build, download the Pd-extended source, and do  
this from the MSYS shell:

cd pd/src
make -f makefile.mingw

My guess is that the 64-bit instructions are going to end up looking  
quite similar to the WindowsMinGW page.

.hc

On Jul 8, 2010, at 3:38 PM, Pierre-Olivier Boulant wrote:

> Hello Hans and everyone,
>
> Thank you for the encouragment. It might take time, indeed. :)
>
> OK, I installed the tdm-gcc.tdragon.net x32 and x64 MinGW.
>
>
>
> On 08/07/2010 21:09, 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
>
>>
>> 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 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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