What .Extension do I use for Linux? How do I compile 64 Bit?

[Conch]

Hello PureBasic forums
I just started learning Basic yesterday but I'm confused.
I don't use Windows anymore & I prefer to use Linux because it's free
If I select the "Create Executable" option, What file extension do I use?
Will .bin work? Are there any others?

I've been using Linux for 3 years but still new.
Also is it possible for me to compile x64?
I'm using a 32-bit Linux Mint so if I was to install 64 Bit would it allow me to compile for 64 bit versions?

The "Build Target" is also blank. I hover over the option with my mouse and nothing appears.

Thank you all!
Kind regards,
~Jason.

[infratec]

Hi Conch,

Linux programs from itself has no extension.
So the best way is to use also no extension.
On the other hand, you can use any name and extension.
In Linux the decision of executable or not has nothing todo with the name,
it only depends on the executable flag. (x)

On a 32bit linux, you can only compile 32bit programs.
On a 64bit linux you can compile both, but...
Without installing additional libraries you can not run 32bit programs on a 64bit linux.

The best solution is:
Use the fitting PB Version for your system.

If you have to provide also other versions, use a virtual machine and compile it inside the virtual machine

Bernd

[Conch]

Hi Conch,

Linux programs from itself has no extension.
So the best way is to use also no extension.
On the other hand, you can use any name and extension.
In Linux the decision of executable or not has nothing todo with the name,
it only depends on the executable flag. (x)

On a 32bit linux, you can only compile 32bit programs.
On a 64bit linux you can compile both, but...
Without installing additional libraries you can not run 32bit programs on a 64bit linux.

The best solution is:
Use the fitting PB Version for your system.

If you have to provide also other versions, use a virtual machine and compile it inside the virtual machine

Bernd

Awesome, thanks for the quick reply Bernd!
I have a 64 bit processor in my laptop but it's got a low amount of RAM so I just choose 32 bit
I'm not very good with hardware but I hope to learn more.

I have a Windows 7 VM on VMWare Player so I'm hoping the applications I create will run stable in a VM rather than a full installation

Thank you for the fast response