How to compile a executable dos file by g++?

Xiangbuilder · 09-22-2003, 11:29 PM

For example,

Code:

#include<iostream>
using namespace std;

int main ()
{
   cout<<"hi"<<endl;
}

how to compile the code above to a executable dod file, such as *.exe, *.bat by g++ in linux?
Thank you.

megaspaz · 09-22-2003, 11:32 PM

linux doesn't need those type of file extensions, but if you want, use:

g++ -o hi.exe hi.cpp

edit: if you're talking about compiling that in linux and having it run in windows/dos, it won't to my knowledge. you have to compile the source code in windows/dos so it will run in windows/dos.

Xiangbuilder · 09-22-2003, 11:46 PM

Thank you.
Yes, I want use the compiled file in dos/windows.

However, some compiler, such as Kylix can achieve this.
So I guess perhaps g++ also can achieve this.

Edit:
What about makefile's suffix rule?
I'll give it a go.

megaspaz · 09-23-2003, 12:17 AM

let's be clear here. i'm under the impression kylix can not do what you want. the target computer has to have kylix installed for you to be able to do it. either way, it's still not a straight compile and run. i could be mistaken about this, but i'm pretty sure with kylix you still have to make sure certain things are in order on the target machine. i am pretty sure that compiling source code using g++ in linux will not create a binary that will run in windows/dos.

Xiangbuilder · 09-23-2003, 12:48 AM

Thank you for your answer.

UltimaGuy · 09-23-2003, 05:16 AM

The same is also the case with the compilers over all the OS. If you want to have to create a program that runs irrespective of platform, go for interpreted languages like perl, or better yet, go for JAVA.

dakensta · 09-23-2003, 06:22 AM

There is a cross-compiler for MinGW:
http://www.mingw.org/mingwfaq.shtml#faq-cross

Xiangbuilder · 09-23-2003, 08:56 AM

Thank you.
I'll try it.