[mythtv-commits] Ticket #4397: win32 dependancy resolver and build script

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#4397: win32 dependancy resolver and build script
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 Reporter:  David Bussenschutt <davidbuzz at gmail.com>  |        Owner:  ijr    
     Type:  enhancement                               |       Status:  new    
 Priority:  minor                                     |    Milestone:  unknown
Component:  mythtv                                    |      Version:  unknown
 Severity:  medium                                    |   Resolution:         
  Mlocked:  0                                         |  
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Comment(by David Bussenschutt (aka buzz)  <davidbuzz at gmail.com>):

 version 4 of the script ( win32-packager4.zip ) now has the following
 additions:
 * builds QT, including necessary patches ( which are downloaded
 automatically)
 * attempt to build mythtv, including necessary patches (delete
 c:\mythtv\no_build.txt and re-execute this script to re-try building the
 myth source code)
 * [write] keyword supports writing config/shell/text/patch files on-the-
 fly, allowing the environment and utility tools to be created and used.
 * more , and clearer commenting
 * build macro's now follow along in the same order as the
 http://www.mythtv.org/wiki/index.php/Windows_Port wiki page (which is the
 definitive instruction set still)
 making it easier to see differences in logic between the two
 * supports actions that need to occur everytime the script is executed,
 irrespective of dependancies (ie always-trigger actions)
 * creates batch script for building QT (and uses it)
 * creates shell script/s for building mythtv (and uses it)
 * patches the mysql.h file automatically according to requirements.

 Apart from the requirement to download/update the mythtv SVN code
 automatically ( shouldn't be hard), this build script SHOULD be an almost
 complete run-and-wait-a-few-hours methodology for getting a win32
 developer build off the ground.

 I'd consider this code now alpha, testers welcome...but expect bugs.

 Next version will allow a "virgin" Win32 PC to get everything it needs
 automatically, and will be more thoroughly tested.

 Devs, can this put this in SVN soon?

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