Native Boost compilation on the Beaglebone

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Hi,

I am using Robert Nelsons Kernel and Gentoo.

I am trying to compile boost for my beaglebone and in one of
the last steps it fails -- probably due to too less memory...

I already have disabled X11 and friends...

Beside streamlining the kernel ittself: What can I do to minimize
memory usage by other process _or_ does someone know the mega hyper
trick to get boost compiled on the beaglebone?

Thank you very much in advance for any help!
Best regards,
mcc

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This solution can be slow, but why not give your Bone 256/512MB of swap space with a USB mass storage device ?

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BTW. You mention in the last steps. What is the exact output when it fails ?

We known C++ compiling is a memory hog but it could be informative if it fails at compile or linking time.

I cannot imagine what would be to compile QT or ACE on the Bone :slight_smile:

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You may consider cross-compiling the library from a Linux machine . You could follow this link on how to cross-compile the library

http://www.cnx-software.com/2011/10/03/cross-compiling-boost-c-libraries-for-arm/