Sun App Development

[Michael42]

Hello,

Can anyone make a recommnendation of what language\tool best meet these criteria for creating applications for Sun Solaris 8:

1. All required tools to develop application come with standard Sun Solaris OS (i.e. no third party or open source software required).

2. Create stand-alone binary that can be distributed to other Sun Solaris 8 systems without requiring any special installation or "un-common" Solaris packages.

Thanks,

Michael42

 

[ericbrunson]

Nope, you can't.

The only standard tool to create a stand alone *binary* is the C compiler.

But, Solaris doesn't come with a C compiler (unless that's changed), so you'd have to purchase it from Sun or install gcc, which is 3rd party and open source.

I think your requirement to avoid open source software is naive and ill-considered.

 

[lgarner]

If you want to avoid third-part (non-Sun) software, I believe that you can. Sun can provide all the development tools that you require. However, not in the "standard" Solaris box as Eric said.

Yes, you can create a binary which will run without modification on any Sun system without additional libraries. But it really depends on the complexity of your app. In other words, you don't need additional packages unless your app needs them.

I suggest visiting Forum60 for better Sun support.

 

[Michael42]

Thanks for the responses.

Personally I think open source tools are great. The constraints placed on me are that of the environment.