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For a newb it's always tough to derive the noise from the wheat, the could from the should and the

from the
This thread encompasses a range of subjects many of which are intriguing to a novice.
The way they are communicated

is far less important than their content.
The threads that contain quality content like this will live on long after flame-fuelled troll drivel has sunk into the necro-abyss of google page 10.
Much appreciate the downloads and the efforts on all sides to drive this tool towards compliance despite all odds

, regardless of the individual methodologies, the message is the same:
"Providing compliant tools for the betterment of all"
and that's worth applauding.
So nice one you few brave crew either driven, misguided or just OCD enough to do it.
We salute you.
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For my part I'm just relieved to find some vague assistance in getting anything to compile. Happy days. Perhaps I will find a howto step-by-step for slackware, c, arm and native, including all the tool-chains and references.
In the interim this is an excellent tool for trying out some code.
Thanks again.