"Oh wow, you must live in the golden age where there's only a single computer architecture and a single library that you're mandated to use! And hey, look, a single compiler and the linker's chosen for you too! I've compiled code for x86 on Windows, GNU/Linux, and for a PowerPC Mac. I was not surprised that each platform required me to use different tools. I don't know why you would be either. It's an alright business strategy. Lots of companies have engaged in writing ports of software." - Rudolf Olah