Re: DBD::Informix Installation on Sun Solaris 2.8 Problem

Jonathan Leffler wrote: >> >> Testing whether your Informix test environment will work... >> gcc: language arch=v9 not recognized > > You have a GCC - it is complaining about the Sun C options. Is your > Perl a 64-bit version? If not, you'll have problems with CSDK > 2.81.FC2 (ESQL/C 9.53.FC2) because the ESQL/C library assumes a 64-bit > environment. You'd need to use 'gcc -m64' -- if it complains about I had exactly this experience a few weeks ago, and had to temporarily install a 32 bit engine, CSDK and do a build; since I've not built 64 bit Perl yet, and it was my first time on Solaris (smokes cigarette). So, sounds like 64 bit perl is a no-brainer and will link to DBD::Informix. What are the options to cause a 64 bit build of Perl, or is that too much to expect off the top of your head? I was worried about the suggestion that going maximal 64 bit may cause compatibility problems with some modules. If you are happy and have experience with 64 bit perl then I'll just say YES to all the questions next time I build?