Make Q's

[Kevin D. Clark]

Bruce Labitt writes:

> Three questions:
> 1.  Is it possible to have a project that some files are compiled with 
> g++ and others gcc? 

Yes.  I do this all the time.

> 2.  In the link phase one needs to use g++, correct?

Yes, if you are trying to link together a collection of C and C++
files and produce an executable from these.

> 3.  Is there a way to automate the compilation so that the *.c files get 
> compiled by gcc and the *.cpp by g++?

Yes.  This a good idea to setup, IMHO.

> Hmm, one more question.  Anyone have a favorite writeup or tutorial on 
> make?  Google reveals lots of them - most are trivial.  I had one that 
> was pretty good, but somehow have misplaced the URL.

Look, I could write a big writeup here, giving you a complete example
of a Makefile that is similar to what I know you are looking for, but
in actuality let me just tell you that I happen to be a big fan of the
GNU Make manual.  I think that in 20 minutes of skimming you'll be
well on your way.

Regards,

--kevin
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