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I have a console app which I want to compile for Linux.

I don't have access to a Linux operating system at the moment, but I really do need to compile this program for as many operating systems as possible.

I do have a basic idea of what Linuxes are and that they have different bases, but I have no idea on how to compile for them.
And I have made this C++ application on Code::Blocks, so I would like to know how to compile for Linux.
The easiest way or better say the most efficient.

I want to compile the program for both RPM- and Debian-based Linux.

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    I would run Linux in a VM Commented Jul 18, 2024 at 18:56
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    Path of least resistance would be to spin up Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) and make your own sort-of linux box. Alternative is to track down a cross compiler and configure Code::Blocks to use the cross compiler rather than your usual Windows build tools. Commented Jul 18, 2024 at 19:00
  • Check the project-options. There is the option to select the build targets. There should an option "Platforms". You can select Windows, Linux and Mac. Check with this: codeblocks.org/docs/build_targets.png Commented Jul 18, 2024 at 19:00
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    "this is not a duplicate of others i am asking for help on codeblocks." The thing is Code::Blocks is an environment that sits atop a compiler, so the only difference you'll see between any cross compiler-based answers and what you want is configuring code::blocks to use a different set of build tools. Commented Jul 18, 2024 at 19:02
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    I'm with catnip on this although I prefer VMWare and Ubuntu. Nothing beats testing stuff on the actual target OS - you can get misleading results with Windows ports when Unix and DOS disagree on eg capitalisation of source or include file names. Commented Jul 18, 2024 at 19:47
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