❌-nix

What is ❌-nix ?

WARNING: This library is still experimental. Use with care!

❌-nix (or "cross-nix") is a header-only C library meant to provide a linux compatibility layer on top of other platforms by including the right headers or implementing the right functions.

Its end goal is to expose an unified interface for Linux, OS X, and Windows.

Is ❌-nix for me ?

❌-nix is for you if:

• you want to make your software available on multiple platforms but keep some linux-specific features
• you want a compatibility layer rather than an emulated environment
• you can afford to recompile your software on the target platform

How do I use it ?

Add the x-nix directory to your include path, and simply add at the begining of your source file:

#include <x-nix/x-nix.h>

Or, if you want to only add some of the features, include any of the following:

#include <x-nix/pid.h> // pid_t, getpid
#include <x-nix/wait.h> // wait, waitpid
#include <x-nix/pipe.h> // pipe
#include <x-nix/time.h> // clock_gettime

Acknowledgements

Here are some cool alternatives to ❌-nix, with some similarities and differences:

Cygwin

Cygwin a reimplementation of the linux API on top of the windows API -- however, it requires you to use the Cygwin toolchain and environment to compile and run your software.

Foreign linux

Foreign linux is a binary translator that allows you to run unmodified linux binaries on windows.