Best Linux distro for cross-compiling to SUA

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I'm very interested in using Linux / GCC for cross-compiling to Microsoft SUA (Subsystem for Unix Applications) format (I have SUA 6.1 as part of Windows 7, 64-bits). Using SUA to natively compile programs and their dependencies is a hassle given the general lacklustre support by MS, no real package manager, etc. What is the best way to do this using Linux? I am open to other approaches, but personally envision Linux as part of the solution. If there are better cross-compilers for the job I'd like to know- seems that I'd have to opt for an older distro (according to GNU webpage, SUA support ended with GCC 3.3)

score 3 · Answer 1 · answered Jul 24 '12 at 21:23

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Gentoo has a Prefix target for Interix. You can try this but I'm not sure if it's up-to-date. It is basically a Gentoo installation (with package manager) inside your Interix system.

The Prefix solution should be easier to maintain that cross-compiling.

answered Jul 24 '12 at 21:23

Michał Górny

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Thanks for all your help. I'll be looking into Prefix. – user1549377 Jul 25 '12 at 13:39

score 0 · Answer 2 · edited Jul 24 '12 at 22:12

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You can use "mingw" as an alternative compiler for windows to compile Linux applications.

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answered Jul 24 '12 at 19:15

linuxexplore

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Can MinGW target SUA? I've been searching on Google but the hits aren't very relevant. – user1549377 Jul 24 '12 at 20:29
No, I think it's not compatible. – Michał Górny Jul 24 '12 at 21:25

Best Linux distro for cross-compiling to SUA

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