Create a library or DLL in Linux and using them on Windows

Question

I'm a Windows developer so I'm new to the Linux environment. I was wondering if anyone had any advice or general articles that could help me build a project on Linux and compile it into a library or DLL for use in a Windows environment.

Any help is greatly appreciated.

Seb - what's the reason for compiling in Linux and running in Windows - can't you just compile it in Windows? — Praveen Sripati, Sep 19 '11 at 14:32
Rob - The language is C++. Praveen - The reason is that I am trying to port an Open Source project into a DLL for use in windows — Seb, Sep 19 '11 at 16:33

score 5 · Accepted Answer · answered Sep 19 '11 at 14:30

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You could use a cross-compiler, or simply install Windows and the necessary build tools inside a virtual machine (e.g. using VirtualBox).

answered Sep 19 '11 at 14:30

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Thanks for mentioning VirtualBox. I installed it and was able to build what I needed. – Seb Oct 03 '11 at 20:48
You should note that installing Windows in a VM environment *requires you to buy a licence from Microsoft*. – Matthieu Oct 19 '18 at 08:03
@Matthieu After the evaluation period ended, yes. – stackprotector Oct 24 '20 at 17:30

Create a library or DLL in Linux and using them on Windows

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