Hey thanks Joshua.  I'm trying to stay clear of Java for now.  ------------------------ Keith Smith --- On Fri, 8/15/08, Joshua Zeidner wrote: From: Joshua Zeidner Subject: Re: GCC C/C++ application to run on Windows To: "Main PLUG discussion list" Cc: klsmith2020@yahoo.com Date: Friday, August 15, 2008, 11:24 AM   Its not practical to have object code that is executable on both linux and windows.  With careful programming you can write C/C++ code that is portable, but its not easy.  For windowing QT is probably your best cross-platform choice.  As soon as you delve into any I/O, or any hardware specific function you're likely to commit yourself to an OS.   as for you particular app,  if you're just pulling DB tables, you can use a variety of connectors which are cross platform.  If youre trying to customize Mysql in some other way, it would really depend on the particular problem.   in all, this sounds like a job for Java which does have good MySQL support.   -jmz On Fri, Aug 15, 2008 at 11:08 AM, Jon M. Hanson wrote: On Fri, Aug 15, 2008 at 11:02:20AM -0700, keith smith wrote: > > > Hi, > > I'm thinking of writing a small application that can run on both Linux and Windows written in GCC C/C++ that will utilize MySql running on Linux . > > Initially I need the application to run on Windows XP or Vista and connect to the Linux box to access MySql. > > Is it possible to write an application using GCC that will run both on Linux and Windows?? If so what should I be looking into? > > Is there a better approach? > > Thanks in advance, > Keith > ------------------------ It's not possible because Linux and Windows use different executable file formats. --------------------------------------------------- PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: http://lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss -- "Never take counsel of your fears." - Andrew Jackson - http://www.joshuazeidner.com/ --------------------------------------------------- PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: http://lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss