Re: [Hampshire] Building 32-bit apps on 64-bit host

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Author: Richard Danter
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To: Hampshire LUG Discussion List
Subject: Re: [Hampshire] Building 32-bit apps on 64-bit host
2009/1/5 Adrian Bridgett <adrian@???>:
> On Mon, Jan 5, 2009 at 12:23:04 +0000 (+0000), Richard Danter wrote:
>> Hi all,
>>
>> I have been developing a couple of little apps to make my life easier
>> at work. All has been going well until my host was upgraded to 64-bit.
>> One of the libs I have to use is available only as 32-bit. The apps
>> themselves are using Qt and of course they are 64-bit.
>>
>> Anyone know the correct way to build a 32-bit Qt app on a 64-bit host?
>
> I'd use a 32-bit chroot myself to remove any potential problem. Or a
> VM.


I asked the same question on the Qt mailing list and got a similar answer. :)

Think I will just use another machine. Not quite as convenient, but
since I have one I may as well use it.

Thanks
Rich