Thread: How to compile it under linux and win32

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    Question How to compile it under linux and win32

    Hi!

    How do I write a code so that will be compiled in Win32 and Linux enviroment with no changes in a code? Do I have to use the "#if", "#endif" preprocessor commands? If yes then please tell me how. And how to determine in which enviroment the user compiles the code?
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    simplest way:

    #if defined(LUNIX)

    /* linux specific code */

    #elif defined(WINDOWS)

    /* windows specific code */

    #elif etc...

    /* final case */

    #endif

    often, you can write code which works under both naturally... this can get very messy. if the project is complex enough, it's probably better to have seperate source trees
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    Alright. But will the VC++ .NET recognize the __Linux__? What about other OS's (Windows, UNIX, ...)?
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    I don't have this library.

    Is there any other way to detect OS?
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    I suppose you could have it check for the Windows registry and look for a specific phase like the version. As for the library, all I'm finding on Google.com are links to information on it and not any actual downloads.

    According to those sites, its a GNU C library, so it might be included with GCC someplace (Linux perhaps).

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