How to convert from ixemul to libnix by Lorence Lombardo.


This text is a guide to assist in converting successfully compiled ixemul
programs to libnix.

Which library is the best to use can only be determined from testing and
personal circumstances.

In some cases it is not very easy or practical to convert from ixemul to
libnix because they simply do not have parity.


Steps:-

1. With some compilers it will be neccessary to replace "printf("\n");"
   with "printf(" \n");". (Note the space)
    

2. Check the program for unix paths and replace them with Amiga paths.
   (Sometimes easier said than done ;)


3. When specifying -noixemul with gcc it may be neccessary to link with
   "-lm" even if it was not neccessary before.


4. When specifying -noixemul it may be neccessary to link with "-lgetopt"
   even if it was not neccessary before. Supplied in this archive.


5. Some times your program fails to write save files with "fopen" & libnix.
   In this case try changing "w+b" to "wb+".



There are alot more steps that could be done for libnix such as:-

1. What lib to link with when "fdopen" is required or alternative.

2. What lib to link with when internet functions are required.


By all means feel free to contribute any steps you have used to convert
from ixemul to libnix with your own builds to this document.



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