Re: [Hamlib-developer] RFC #1018--conditional builds for radio classes

[George B. <geo...@gm...>]

I might consider it, but not any time soon.  I only have 1 radio (plus 
the dummys) so it might be worth it since I seem to do a lot of compiles 
:-(  Maybe a "sorta interesting project"

On 7/30/25 7:51 PM, Nate Bargmann wrote:
> https://github.com/Hamlib/Hamlib/issues/1018
>
> Concept is:
>
> ./configure --with-yaesu --with-icom
>
> Which would build the main parts required by all and only radio types in
> the yaesu and icom radio classes.
>
> Hamlib takes an eternity to build (particularly on an SOC) and most
> users have one or two brands of radios and don't need all the rest.
>
> Also, consider --with-rotator, --with-antenna for those who need them,
> and then the rest of us can avoid the 'noid.
>
> I don't expect any feedback. I figure if you find the idea worth doing,
> you'll just do it. ;)
>
> ---------
>
> My opinion is that with 40 radio backends at present that this might
> exceed the command line limit on some OS.  I can appreciate the idea and
> especially the long compile time on an SOC, but most will use a
> distribution's precompiled package (Linux).  The gain seems minimal for
> the pain.
>
> 73, Nate
>
>
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