Re: Compiling extensions

On Tue, 12 Oct 2004 23:43:27 +0100, Wez Furlong <kingwez@gmail.com> wrote: > On Tue, 12 Oct 2004 17:08:03 -0500, Jeremy Johnstone <phpdev@gmail.com> wrote: > > I have proposed it to PECL a while back (like June I think), not sure > > on the status of the proposal though. > > If you want to get it into PECL, give us a nudge over there to refresh > our collective memories what it is exactly. Will do last I heard about it you (and others) were wanting me to extend the extension to include a lot more. Unfortunately I haven't had the time I wanted to do that. > > > P.S. - (off-topic reply) You must know me then I guess. I have > > everything but OSX available in my server rack in my house, so yes I > > could do it that way. Was just hoping for an easier solution. Guess I > > might just have to cave in and buy me an Apple if there is no other > > way. > > Hmm, depends on what you regard as easy ;-) > The most reliable way (which could be considered easiest) is to build > the extension on each platform. > > An alternative, that I don't think anyone has tried, is to > cross-compile for the target platforms from the same box. This is > uncharted territory AFAIK and there is a chance that our build system > might not like it. If you feel like giving it a go, I'd welcome you > feedback :-) > I think I might give the cross-compile a try for OS X atleast, unless someone knows where I can pick up a decent Mac w/ OS X for a low price. Somehow I have my doubts too, but I am willing to be a pioneer if need be. Thanks, -Jeremy http://www.jeremyjohnstone.com