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+ LIBXML2 build system for Win32 README
+ -------------------------------------
+
+ In this folder are stored all the files required to compile LIBXML2 with win32 compilers.
+ Bakefile (http://bakefile.sourceforge.net) is used as makefile generator.
+
+ Supported makefiles:
+ - makefile.vc     for Microsoft NMAKE
+ - makefile.bcc    for Borland MAKE
+ - makefile.wat    for OpenWatcom MAKE
+ - makefile.gcc    for MinGW MINGW32-MAKE
+ - all DSP & DSW   for Microsoft VisualC++ 6.0 (can be used also with VS.NET AFAIK)
+
+ This readme is organized as:
+   1.0 HOWTO compile LIBXML2 using makefiles     <-- for users who want to build the library using *command-line*
+   1.1 HOWTO compile LIBXML2 using an IDE        <-- for users who want to build the library using an *IDE*
+   1.2 HOWTO regenerate makefiles for LIBXML2    <-- for libxml2 mantainers/developers/advanced users
+
+ If you just want to compile the library (and the test programs) you should definitely avoid the
+ section 1.1 and focus on the 1.0.
+ 
+
+
+
+
+
+ 1.0 HOWTO compile LIBXML2 using makefiles
+ -----------------------------------------
+ 
+ Choose your preferred compiler among those actually supported (see above) and then run
+ 
+                              mycompilermake -fmakefile.makefileext [options]
+
+ for a full list of the available options you should open with a notepad (or something like that)
+ the makefile you want to use; at the beginning you should see a section which starts as:
+
+     # -------------------------------------------------------------------------
+     # These are configurable options:
+     # -------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+ here you can find all the options actually used by that makefile. 
+ They can be customized when running the makefile writing something like:
+
+ nmake -fmakefile.vc BUILD=release
+ mingw32-make -fmakefile.gcc BUILD=debug ICONV_DIR=c:\myiconv
+
+ or they can be permanently changed modifying the makefile.
+ That's all: for any problem/compile-error/suggestion, write to 
+ frm@users.sourceforge.net with the word "libxml2" in the subject.
+
+
+
+
+
+ 1.1 HOWTO compile LIBXML2 using an IDE
+ --------------------------------------
+ 
+ Actually only the Microsoft VisualC++ 6.0 project files are generated.
+ In future other Integrated Development Environments (IDEs) will be supported as well.
+ 
+ With MSVC++ 6.0, you should open the DSW file and then set as the active project the
+ "libxml2" project, if you want to build the library or one of the test projects if you
+ want to run them.
+ Using the command "Build->Set Active Configuration" you can choose one of the predefined
+ configuration.
+
+
+
+
+
+ 1.2 HOWTO regenerate makefiles for LIBXML2
+ ------------------------------------------
+ 
+ Be sure to have installed Bakefile (http://bakefile.sourceforge.net).
+ Just run the "bakefile_gen" command inside the folder containing the "libxml2.bkl" file.
+ NOTE: if you want to remove all the makefiles, you can use the "bakefile_gen -c" command.
+ 
+ The template files used to generate all makefiles are only two:
+ - libxml2.bkl      (the main one)
+ - Bakefiles.bkgen
+ All the other files can be dinamically regenerated.
+
+
+
+
+
+ If you have problems with the compilation of LIBXML2 under windows (using one of the supported compiler)
+ please write to:
+
+     Francesco Montorsi <frm@users.sourceforge.net>
+