cross compiler

Build a MinGW hosted cross compiler

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!! Building a mingw hosted cross compiler

To compile and link executables for an embedded target under windows you require a cross compiler for your required processor. This is almost as easy with a properly configured msys/mingw installation as it is with a linux machine, merely requiring a few patches for some things that aren't available in a windows native environment.

MinGW cross compiler for Linux build environment

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Previous content of this page was confused, misleading and obsolete. Nevertheless, if you wish to refer to this older content, you may find it here.

HOWTO Build MinGW as a Cross Compiler for Win32 Development on GNU Linux (Obsolete Information)

Minimalist GNU for Win32 (updated for MinGW gcc 3.4.5)

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Much of the information presented on this page is obsolete; updated information may be found here.