Viable compilers for Apache and third-party plug-in modules
There are many viable compilers and compiler levels, which have been tested, that we can use for Apache and third-party plug-in modules.
Apache modules and third-party module testing incorporated the compilers and compiler levels that are included in the following list. Other compilers may work, but testing was limited to the following environments:- xlc V9
- HP_UXaC++ Compiler (A.03.xx)
- Linux® platforms:
- Linux on Intel: gcc 3.3.3
- Linux on POWER®: gcc 3.3.3
- Linux on zSeries: gcc 3.3.3
- SunWorkShop V5.0
- Microsoft Visual C++ 6.0
- z/OS® V1R6.0 C/C++
The primary concern with determining if a different compiler can be used is when the third-party module, or libraries it uses, are implemented in C++. Different compiler versions may use different C++ application binary interfaces (ABI), in which case the behavior is undefined.