This software installs cross-compilers for Windows and Mac OS X, making it easier for developers to create applications that can be used on both platforms.
You can also create installer programs for Windows (setup.exe) or Linux or "application bundles" for Mac OS X, making I'm Cross! an all-encompassing tool for cross-compilation. With I'm Cross!, setting up a cross-compilation environment is easy, eliminating the need for extensive research and maneuvering.
Before I'm Cross!, creating different versions of programs was a time-consuming process, often resulting in lagging versions for Windows-based executables and even more lagging or absent Mac OS X versions. But with I'm Cross!, you can create Windows and Mac OS X versions of the executables at the same time as Linux-based versions, directly from the Linux box on which you're developing.
While the installation of the MinGW GNU-gcc based Windows-targeted C/C++ compiler on a Linux-hosted platform is relatively easy if you're only looking for command-line programs and Windows targets, the difficulty level increases when producing GUI programs or programs incorporating common libraries not included with MinGW. The difficulty skyrockets for Mac OS X targets, and finding helpful information can be a challenge.
But with I'm Cross!, you don't have to worry about forgetting how to install certain libraries on different computers in the future. The program scripts the cross-compiler/cross-library installation so that you don't have to. It's a useful tool for developers who want to create cross-platform programs with ease.
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