How to compile '97 C codes using Motif?

Question

Hi I'm trying to compile about 30 C sources written in 1997. Based on required header files such as XmAll.h and Xlib.h and the use of "Widget" syntax, I found that these sources depend on the Motif programming tool kits, so it seems they should be compiled in Linux or Unix system.

I have no any experience with X Windows Programming and Motif programing, but I must compile them. I really tried to compile them in Mac OSX or Windows, but of course it didn't work.

Do I have to install Linux as virtual OS first and install Open Motif in it to compile them? Could you give any other suggestion?

Thank you so much!

Kyu

Answer 1

If you want to build it on Windows, you could try installing Cygwin - when you're selecting packages, you'll need all the build tools (like gcc, make...), X11 (eg. xorg-server), and lesstif (Open source Motif clone).

You will probably need to be prepared to massage the source a bit - I doubt it will work "out of the box".