Re: [Mingw-users] Can I use DLL's made with VStudio within MinGW DLLs?

[Paul G. <pga...@te...>]

Hi folks,

On 10 Jan 2001, at 17:14, the Illustrious DapDesign wrote:

> Well, that was the question.
> 
> A little more explained:
> 
> I want to make a DLL using Microsoft VStudio 6.0 (using C++).
> This DLL has classes and functions that are needed by another
> DLL, which I would like to make using MinGW (please don't ask me
> why).
> 
> Is this possible,

	Yes.

> or should I avoid such cross DLL use?

	It is actually not a good idea for a number of reasons, primary 
on that list of reasons is the innate incompatibility between 
mingw built .dlls and vc/c++ built .dlls...I won't even get into 
proprietary licensing considerations of vc/c++ built .dlls as 
those are assumed to be understood.

	Far better to rebuild all of your .dlls with either one or the 
other toolset.  Trying to build something that uses both during 
runtime is, imho, an invitation to disaster.

	Peace,

		Paul G.

> 
> Any comment is welcome, Cor Jansen.
> 
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