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diff --git a/cmake/README.txt b/cmake/README.txt index 836a4be4..aae024c6 100644 --- a/cmake/README.txt +++ b/cmake/README.txt @@ -8,3 +8,36 @@ should do this, read Why the KDE project switched to CMake -- and how http://lwn.net/Articles/188693/ +- How can I get gawk compiled with CMake as fast as possible ? + git clone git://git.savannah.gnu.org/gawk.git + cd gawk + git checkout cmake + mkdir build + cd build + cmake .. + make + ./gawk --version +Notice that this git-checkout allows you to read the source code, +track the cmake branch and get updates. You will not be able to +commit anything. http://savannah.gnu.org/maintenance/UsingGit + +- What is the current status of the cmake branch ? +It has just begun, pre-alpha, unclear if it will ever be taken up +by the maintainer. We want to study if using CMake with such a +basic tool like gawk is feasible and if it easier to use than +the GNU build system. + +- Where can I find a tutorial on CMake basics ? +Use the "official tutorial": + http://www.cmake.org/cmake/help/cmake_tutorial.html + +- Where is the reference of all commands and variables ? +Depending on the CMake version you use, select one of these: + http://www.cmake.org/cmake/help/v2.8.10/cmake.html + +- How can I cross-compile ? +Proceed in the same way as explained above for native compilation, +but use a different build directory. When using CMake, do this: + cmake -DCMAKE_TOOLCHAIN_FILE=../cmake/Toolchain_mingw32.cmake .. +Write a new Toolchain file for your cross-compiler and use it. + |