[vorbis-dev] win32sdk-1.0.1

[John Edwards]

On Thursday, October 23, 2003 12:10 PM Ralph Giles wrote:

Subject: Re: [vorbis-dev] win32sdk-1.0.1

<p>> > Generally, the converted VC6 project file will produce a VC7 project
file
> > that carries over the same settings and generates compiles that are
> > equivalent.
>
> Equivalent in the sense of linking the VC6 runtimes and not working with
> VC7 applications?

The app built against the VC7 libs will require the VC7 runtime, and so
on.........

> I think we don't need to worry too much about optimization tweaks
> (except for actual binaries we build) but basic compatibility is
> important.

Certainlt the Xiph supplied binaries need to be non-processor, etc.,
specific.

<p>> Never underestimate the laziness of Windows programmers?

Yes, I guess in most other environments there is a lower expectation of
compatibility!!!

> More seriously, having an SDK 'just work' if only for a common case is
> important in lowering the barrier to entry. This is why the autotools
> suite is so important in unix-oriented software. It's much more engaging
> to be able to focus on your application at the beginning rather than
> having to muck for a few hours (or days) with someone else's build
> system. Of course later, when you're serious, you'll go back and tweak
> things up for optimum integration.

Point taken.

John

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