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Please don't depend on MinGW. MSVC is the best supported compiler toolchain on Windows. Use it.

• moomin 13y ago
  It's also horrible, but Arelius is right, it's the best option.
  • seabrookmx 13y ago
    What'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 ago
      The 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 ago
        No 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 ago
    It sure is the best option for C++ Windows development, but not for Rust to depend on and use.
    • Arelius 13y ago
      But having to install the entire mingw toolchain is also clearly not the best for Rust to depend on and use.