On 02/05/13 01:33, Joao Morais wrote: > > Why do you need a 64 bit compiler? (just curious)
Huh? Because I was running 64-bit Windows 7, and needed to test and resolve a 64-bit bug. My system was already setup with 64-bit Lazarus and 64-bit FPC 2.6.0. I didn't want to read 10's of pages on how to setup a cross compiler etc. Not to mention I have never had great success (buggy end results) with cross-compilers in the past (though that experience was all under Linux). But like I said, my problem was resolved quite easily by simply compiling it myself. I personal opinion is that even though a 64-bit FPC under Windows might not be as fast as a 32-bit FPC. They [the FPC team] introduce an unnecessary stumbling block for those wanting to create 64-bit apps. Linux, FreeBSD, MacOSX all have official 64-bit versions of the FPC compiler. Regards, - Graeme - _______________________________________________ fpc-pascal maillist - fpc-pascal@lists.freepascal.org http://lists.freepascal.org/mailman/listinfo/fpc-pascal
