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Builds of go-ipfs for musl libc

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#66 opened on May 23, 2016

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Description

Currently none of the binaries on dist.ipfs.io can be used on a musl-based Linux, since they're all dynamically linked against glibc (which is the libc they are built on). We should provide an extra Linux/musl build.

Example: the linux-amd64 build would have an additional linux-musl-amd64 build.

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Research direction
Examine the build scripts (e.g., Makefile or CI configuration) to understand how the current Linux amd64 glibc build is produced, then replicate it for musl libc by adding a similar target or step.
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go
Domain
devopsbuild system
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Feature
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2
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1-3 hours
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Active
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Clear
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GitGo
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65