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Are there features in the recent versions of Sun Studio to support 64-bit porting?

April 26, 2017features porting recent Studio Sun support versions

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Are there features in the recent versions of Sun Studio to support 64-bit porting?

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Both C and C++ feature lint-like warnings to indicate problem areas; lint has also been updated for AMD64-specific migration warnings. There is also documentation for migration help, including FAQ items (via the EA site). Back to top Q: If we run the Solaris 10 OS on non-Sun servers, will the drivers for third-party hardware such as NIC and video be available through Sun, or is Sun developing partnerships with other hardware vendors? A: Typically, we partner with hardware vendors for certification, and we also allow vendors to self-certify using the hardware compatibility test suite (which we provide as a free download) See: sun.com/bigadmin/hcl Back to top Q: I read about running Linux binary (x86) on the Solaris 10 OS (SPARC). Is there provision to run SPARC binaries in the Solaris OS x86 environment? This would help migrating older applications to faster AMD-based Sun hardware. A: The Janus project allows you to run x86 Linux apps unmodified on the Solaris OS running on x86-based pl