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A question to Linux and Windows Users

[raw] LD22LD - Misc 28. Dec 2011 · 18:54 UTC · 12 days after compo start by dijumx · 0

I’m currently in the process of producing a makefile to compile my (future) game. However, In my interest to target as many people as possible I would link to know the following:

  1. What OS are you using? (Windows / Linux – Include which version if you so desire but it is not necessary)
  2. Are you using 32Bit or 64Bit? (This is the biggy)
Also, If there are any veterans who read this, what platforms do you suggest? (32 + 64, 32-only, 64-only)

Tags: architecture, C++, community, compiling, linux, Operating System, platform, question, target, veteran, Windows

Comments

ScreamRawr
28. Dec 2011 · 19:53 UTC
I use Windows Ultimate 64bit. Also, if you make it for 32, then the 64 users will be able to use it as well. So that’s probably your best bet.
SirNuke
28. Dec 2011 · 20:09 UTC
I personally use 64-bit Windows 7 and 64-bit Ubuntu 11.10.
28. Dec 2011 · 20:43 UTC
For publishing a game, you’re going to want it to be as multi-platform as possible (granted it works on those platforms stable)
28. Dec 2011 · 21:47 UTC
Mostly Mac OS X (64bit) and Linux (32bit).
28. Dec 2011 · 23:18 UTC
I compile everything statically from linux for windows 32, linux 32 and 64. As someone said, 32 bit binaries on 64 bit linux run very well but you may need some libraries you don’t have by default. 64 bit windows binary is a gimmick but on linux it may improve the chances to run.
29. Dec 2011 · 02:28 UTC
I have winXP 32-bit, win7 32-bit and win7 64-bit running at home.

As others have said if you target 32 bit windows 64-bit users will still be able to run it.
Raptor85
29. Dec 2011 · 05:19 UTC
64 bit linux, i can run most 32 bit stuff but not all due to library versions (the 32 bit compatability libs tend to lag significantly behind the 64 bit native ones). I’d love to go back to a non-multilib 64 bit system but there’s just too much still being released as 32 bit only binaries :/
30. Dec 2011 · 01:43 UTC
I use 64-bit windows and 32-bit linux, but only because my seller recommended it, i preffer 32-bit apps because 64-bit can run it with no issues.
Osgeld
30. Dec 2011 · 14:47 UTC
64 bit windows 32bit debian (based) linux
30. Dec 2011 · 20:43 UTC
Windows 7 64bit