Compiling for a third OS

[GerritGroot]

Another question... ...maybe a stupid one , but anyway.

Is it possible to build an executable for another OS than the one you're working with without having that OS?

I mean, can I compile and build an executable in linux that will run in windows and vice versa (or mac, unix, freebsd or whatever)?

Thanks,

Gerrit

 

[xwb]

If you have a cross compiler yes, otherwise no. It is how they build stuff for proms, mobile phones etc.

 

[xwb]

You can build on WinNT to run on the other Windows platforms.

 

[GerritGroot]

Thank you xwb!

So I have to look for a "cross compiler"?

Is there any free cross compiler? (I suppose not)