Hi everybody, gcc is the default compiler for debian, and all the libraries in the repository are compiled with gcc. clang is also in the repository. But if I want to compile anything other than the simplest toy program, I also need libraries. Maintaining them by hand is a nightmare if you're used to just apt-get them.
So, is there any official guideline for inclusion of libraries compiled with alternative compilers into the repository. I read recently that one of the BSD distros switched to using clang as the default compiler. I'm not suggesting that debian should do that. I 'm just trying to find out what would be a good solution to have the same ease of use in debian for compiling with clang as we have for gcc. I thought about the following alternatives: 1) have them in the same repository + easy to compile your app for gcc and clang at the same time - adds a lot of duplication - users might not know which versions of a lib they need 2) handle it like a separate architecture + good separation + maybe possible to compile without modification of the packaging - would result in n*m architecture/repositories - separate installation required (unless multiarch could suffice here) Some time ago, I started by building some packages for the boost libs compiled with clang. (http://blog.ulrichard.ch/?p=324) It's in no shape to be included anywhere. I'm just curious if its worth continuing in that direction, or if there is already a consent for another solution. Rgds Richard -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to debian-mentors-requ...@lists.debian.org with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact listmas...@lists.debian.org Archive: http://lists.debian.org/1371549949.24161.19.camel@onenc
