Libraries

29 March 2019, 22:07

A question I have is as follows: how should I handle libraries. For example mpega.library has different versions (68020/68030(+fpu),68040,68060, PPC. etc).

Which library should I select and store in LIBS:? If I store all libraries in LIBS: what will the software choose?

Thanks!

Samurai_Crow · 29 March 2019, 22:15

Which will it choose? The one with the proper name and path within Libs: will be attempted and if it doesn't work with your configuration it will fail without seeing the other versions.

Foul · 29 March 2019, 22:33

You must store the libs according to your CPU... If you have a stock A1200 (68020) choose the 68020 version..
If you have a blizzard 68030 + 68882, choose the 68030+CPU version...
If you have 68060 Accel card.. choose 68060 version !
Quite simple

29 March 2019, 22:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by Foul

You must store the libs according to your CPU... If you have a stock A1200 (68020) choose the 68020 version..
If you have a blizzard 68030 + 68882, choose the 68030+CPU version...
If you have 68060 Accel card.. choose 68060 version !
Quite simple

Sounds simple: OK, mpega.library comes in PPC, PPC+integer, PPC+FPU. So, I should simply rename it to mpega.library then?

DamienD · 30 March 2019, 17:51

Yes.

Hewitson · 31 March 2019, 05:25

A link would be a nicer solution. Eg makelink from mpegaPPC.library to mpega.library.

http://www.jaruzel.com/amiga/amiga-o.../makelink.html

Korodny · 31 March 2019, 15:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hewitson

A link would be a nicer solution.

Nicer how? More work, eats up more HD space, contradicts every Amiga installer ever written, more confusing to have 6-8 versions of a library lying around...

Additionally, many tools (archivers, backup tools) might have problems with links.

29 March 2019, 22:07	#1
Syntrax Posts: n/a	Libraries A question I have is as follows: how should I handle libraries. For example mpega.library has different versions (68020/68030(+fpu),68040,68060, PPC. etc). Which library should I select and store in LIBS:? If I store all libraries in LIBS: what will the software choose? Thanks!

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29 March 2019, 22:15	#2
Samurai_Crow Total Chaos forever! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Waterville, MN, USA Age: 49 Posts: 2,186	Which will it choose? The one with the proper name and path within Libs: will be attempted and if it doesn't work with your configuration it will fail without seeing the other versions.

29 March 2019, 22:33	#3
Foul Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Perigueux/France Age: 49 Posts: 1,516	You must store the libs according to your CPU... If you have a stock A1200 (68020) choose the 68020 version.. If you have a blizzard 68030 + 68882, choose the 68030+CPU version... If you have 68060 Accel card.. choose 68060 version ! Quite simple

30 March 2019, 17:51	#5
DamienD Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: London / Sydney Age: 47 Posts: 20,420	Yes.

31 March 2019, 05:25	#6
Hewitson Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 41 Posts: 3,771	A link would be a nicer solution. Eg makelink from mpegaPPC.library to mpega.library. http://www.jaruzel.com/amiga/amiga-o.../makelink.html

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