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Please don't depend on MSVC. Why not simply bundle the needed MinGW parts?
by jhasse 13y ago
Please don't depend on MSVC. Why not simply bundle the needed MinGW parts?
- Arelius 13y agoPlease don't depend on MinGW. MSVC is the best supported compiler toolchain on Windows. Use it.
- moomin 13y agoIt's also horrible, but Arelius is right, it's the best option.
- seabrookmx 13y agoWhat's so horrible about it? It's a very mature toolchain, and has better modern (C++11) support than the version of G++ on my Linux box.
- jhasse 13y agoThe Express version restricts distribution of the binaries created with it IIRC. Also it's quite a heavy download compared to MinGW. Please keep in mind that I'm not comparing writing C++ programs with MinGW vs. VC++. Rust just needs a linker for some tasks, which should be lightweight.
- Arelius 13y agoNo one is suggesting that it should be the exclusive supported toolchain. It may strictly be a larger download than MinGW, but it's certainly less painful and confusing. Sure, Rust may just need a linker, but MinGW is anything but lightweight.
- jhasse 13y agoIt sure is the best option for C++ Windows development, but not for Rust to depend on and use.
- Arelius 13y agoBut having to install the entire mingw toolchain is also clearly not the best for Rust to depend on and use.