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Re: How to compile amd64 package from i386 source



On Thu, Mar 29, 2007 at 02:57:34PM +0100, Rob Andrews wrote:
> On 29-Mar-2007 13:32.19 (BST), spp mg wrote:
>  > How to compile amd64 package from i386 source?
>  > 
>  > I would like use *gstreamer0.10-pitfdll* (and other.....)but it's only
>  > supply i386 package.
>  > How can I compile?
> 
> Chances are, if it's not already built for amd64, there is a good reason why
> it isn't.
> 
> The package you are speaking of is a wrapper for win32 DLLs as gstreamer
> decoders. Unfortunately, you cannot use win32 DLLs in a 64-bit environment -
> instead you will need to install a 32-bit chroot to use gstreamer0.10-pitfdll.

How does nspluginwrapper work.  From my understanding it allow you to use 32
bit plugins with a 64 bit browser.  

It seem silly that there is not programmatical method to pass data from a 64 bit
app to a 32 bit dll.  Might not be efficient but should still be possible

> 
> This is why the package is not built for amd64!
> 
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