Re: [WebDNA] Easier to install versions!

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2011


It keeps the original formatting.
numero = 107878
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texte = The libraries needed by WebDNA are libmysql openssl java xalan and xerces Only xalan and xerces can be compiled within the distro itself, and = because the OSX version of xalan and xerces are 32bits only, it is the = reason why we are unable to build a 64bits version of WebDNA for OSX. libmysql cannot be compiled because of the SUN license. Same for java.h. The needed openssl version is libssl.so.0.9.8 but new linux distro use = libssl.so.6 Each time a new version of these lib is included in a new linux distro, = we start getting installation problems: we have glibcv2 32bits and = 64bits, glibcv3 32bits and 64bits, some distro will include libmysql15 = and others libmysql16, some will include libssl.so.0.9.8 and others = libssl.so.6 meaning we would theorically have to build 32 different = versions (!)=20 We have been able to unify glibcv2 and glibcv3, and the 7.1 version will = be the same for both. To be library-independant and make 7.1 easy to = install, we removed the dependencies to java, xalan, xerces, and = libmysql. This is why we name it the "light" version and will be meant = to newcomers or those without need for MySQL and/or XSL/XSLT 7.1 versions will be - linux 32bits - linux 64bits - OSX 64bits - Solaris and FreeBSD will be easy to build The current 7.0 will remains for those needing XSL/XSLT and/or MySQL = access, as well as the 6.2 version, until we find a solution to satisfy = anyone. - chris On Dec 31, 2011, at 12:58, Kenneth Grome wrote: >> At this time, we are working on an easier to install=20 >> light version (it will not rely on external libraries=20 >> and there will only be two universal linux versions: >> 32bits and 64bits) >=20 > So you'll package the required libraries in the distro=20 > itself, is this correct? =20 >=20 > This is a GREAT move Chris! This is how I always felt that=20 > WebDNA for Linux should be released, since it eliminates=20 > dependency errors. >=20 > Just one question: >=20 > Using the term "light" suggests that the program's=20 > capabilities may be reduced. Is this true of these new=20 > WebDNA light versions? >=20 > Sincerely, > Kenneth Grome > --------------------------------------------------------- > This message is sent to you because you are subscribed to > the mailing list . > To unsubscribe, E-mail to: > archives: http://mail.webdna.us/list/talk@webdna.us > Bug Reporting: support@webdna.us Associated Messages, from the most recent to the oldest:

    
  1. Re: [WebDNA] Easier to install versions! (christophe.billiottet@webdna.us 2012)
  2. Re: [WebDNA] Easier to install versions! (sgbc cebu 2012)
  3. Re: [WebDNA] Easier to install versions! (christophe.billiottet@webdna.us 2011)
  4. Re: [WebDNA] Easier to install versions! (Kenneth Grome 2011)
  5. Re: [WebDNA] Easier to install versions! (christophe.billiottet@webdna.us 2011)
  6. [WebDNA] Easier to install versions! (Kenneth Grome 2011)
The libraries needed by WebDNA are libmysql openssl java xalan and xerces Only xalan and xerces can be compiled within the distro itself, and = because the OSX version of xalan and xerces are 32bits only, it is the = reason why we are unable to build a 64bits version of WebDNA for OSX. libmysql cannot be compiled because of the SUN license. Same for java.h. The needed openssl version is libssl.so.0.9.8 but new linux distro use = libssl.so.6 Each time a new version of these lib is included in a new linux distro, = we start getting installation problems: we have glibcv2 32bits and = 64bits, glibcv3 32bits and 64bits, some distro will include libmysql15 = and others libmysql16, some will include libssl.so.0.9.8 and others = libssl.so.6 meaning we would theorically have to build 32 different = versions (!)=20 We have been able to unify glibcv2 and glibcv3, and the 7.1 version will = be the same for both. To be library-independant and make 7.1 easy to = install, we removed the dependencies to java, xalan, xerces, and = libmysql. This is why we name it the "light" version and will be meant = to newcomers or those without need for MySQL and/or XSL/XSLT 7.1 versions will be - linux 32bits - linux 64bits - OSX 64bits - Solaris and FreeBSD will be easy to build The current 7.0 will remains for those needing XSL/XSLT and/or MySQL = access, as well as the 6.2 version, until we find a solution to satisfy = anyone. - chris On Dec 31, 2011, at 12:58, Kenneth Grome wrote: >> At this time, we are working on an easier to install=20 >> light version (it will not rely on external libraries=20 >> and there will only be two universal linux versions: >> 32bits and 64bits) >=20 > So you'll package the required libraries in the distro=20 > itself, is this correct? =20 >=20 > This is a GREAT move Chris! This is how I always felt that=20 > WebDNA for Linux should be released, since it eliminates=20 > dependency errors. >=20 > Just one question: >=20 > Using the term "light" suggests that the program's=20 > capabilities may be reduced. Is this true of these new=20 > WebDNA light versions? >=20 > Sincerely, > Kenneth Grome > --------------------------------------------------------- > This message is sent to you because you are subscribed to > the mailing list . > To unsubscribe, E-mail to: > archives: http://mail.webdna.us/list/talk@webdna.us > Bug Reporting: support@webdna.us christophe.billiottet@webdna.us

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