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[TcM]

Hi,
I have no idea about C and C++, although once I set my mind to learn it, but never did... anyways sometimes I download some open source applications from sourceforge and I get all these files.. and a makefile.. now I guess the makefile is for Linux so I can compile the application, but how can I compile that project under Windows?? I tried opening all the files with eclipse (C++, since it's the only c++ ide that I have) but no success.. I have no clue how I can do this. Anyone can help?

Thanks.

[WingedPanther]

If you install MinGW and MSYS, you can use makefiles.

[marwex89]

You need a compiler, mate... :D Do you have one? Read the manual ;)

[TcM]

Thanks winged.. will do :)

[kiddies]

what u use OS in your home.....
if linux u have to have a compiler.....

n in windows u just download a program

[kiddies]

what u use OS in your home.....
if linux u have to have a compiler.....

n in windows u just download a program

[Raitt]

you also can install cygwin, waht provide all what you need for project compilation

[WingedPanther]

The problem with cygwin is that apps compiled under cygwin will only run under cygwin unless you use a cross-compiler. To me, that can be very inconvenient.

[TcM]

So cygwin will like 'emulate' them?

[Raitt]

hmm, cyqwin is only the command-line interface and enviroment... I think it's possible to compile program under cygwin enviroment and run under windows enviroment, but it of course depend on kind of application. And what about ./configure?

If program could be compiled under windows, tarball with sources should contain file with instructions.