Unable to compile Boost v1.72.0 for arm/v6 and arm/v7

[avwarez]

Hi, I'm trying to build Boost v1.72.0 using docker buildx without success. The same Dockerfile (so, the same sources) works and I've succesfull built image for arm64, i386 and amd64. For all my images I use debian buster/slim.

The error details: `#7 [stage-0 4/7] RUN cd /usr/src/boost-git/tools/build && ./bootstrap.s... boostorg/boost#7 2.228 Bootstrapping the build engine with toolset gcc... boostorg/boost#7 184.2 boostorg/boost#7 184.2 Bootstrapping is done. To build and install, run: boostorg/boost#7 184.2 boostorg/boost#7 184.2 ./b2 install --prefix=<DIR> boostorg/boost#7 184.2 boostorg/boost#7 DONE 184.6s

boostorg/boost#8 [stage-0 5/7] RUN cd /usr/src/boost-git/tools/build && ./b2 install ... boostorg/boost#8 0.653 Unable to load Boost.Build: could not find build system. boostorg/boost#8 0.653 --------------------------------------------------------- boostorg/boost#8 0.653 /usr/src/boost-git/tools/build/boost-build.jam attempted to load the build system by invoking boostorg/boost#8 0.653 boostorg/boost#8 0.653 'boost-build src/kernel ;' boostorg/boost#8 0.653 boostorg/boost#8 0.653 but we were unable to find "bootstrap.jam" in the specified directory boostorg/boost#8 0.654 or in BOOST_BUILD_PATH (searching /usr/src/boost-git/tools/build/src/kernel, /usr/share/boost-build). boostorg/boost#8 0.654 boostorg/boost#8 0.656 Please consult the documentation at 'http://www.boost.org'. boostorg/boost#8 ERROR: executor failed running [/bin/sh -c cd /usr/src/boost-git/tools/build && ./b2 install && cd /usr/src/boost-git && b2 toolset=gcc install cxxflags=-std=c++14 --prefix=/app --with-system --with-chrono --with-random]: buildkit-runc did not terminate sucessfully

[stage-0 5/7] RUN cd /usr/src/boost-git/tools/build && ./b2 install && cd /usr/src/boost-git && b2 toolset=gcc install cxxflags=-std=c++14 --prefix=/app --with-system --with-chrono --with-random:

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failed to solve: rpc error: code = Unknown desc = failed to solve with frontend dockerfile.v0: failed to build LLB: executor failed running [/bin/sh -c cd /usr/src/boost-git/tools/build && ./b2 install && cd /usr/src/boost-git && b2 toolset=gcc install cxxflags=-std=c++14 --prefix=/app --with-system --with-chrono --with-random]: buildkit-runc did not terminate sucessfully time="2020-03-24T16:22:44+01:00" level=warning msg="No output specified for docker-container driver. Build result will only remain in the build cache. To push result image into registry use --push or to load image into docker use --load"`

If you need, my Dockerfile can be found here: qBittorrent-docker

Thanks in advance

[GregKon]

Hi

what environment you are using for ARM6? /Greg

[avwarez]

Hi

what environment you are using for ARM6? /Greg

Hi GregKon, the environment is the same for all architecture amd64, arm64, 386, armv6 and armv7 (gcc 8.3). My docker image is built from official debian buster slim, for armv6 it uses armel architecture.

I hope I understood your question :) If you need I can provide steps to reproduce the issue.

Thanks

[GregKon]

Hi I am just asking, because I would like to build boost test for IAR compiler. I have small success but still looking some help with b2 tool. /BR

[avwarez]

Ok.

I think steps to reproduce can be useful, so.. prepare the docker env (for cross-compilation):

1. docker run --rm --privileged docker/binfmt:a7996909642ee92942dcd6cff44b9b95f08dad64
2. docker buildx create --name mybuilder
3. docker buildx use mybuilder
4. docker buildx inspect --bootstrap

start compilation (arm/v6, but you can use it for all architectures supported from your kernel):

1. Download a Dockerfile with compile instructions inside it (for example the mine for qBittorrent)
2. docker buildx build --platform linux/arm/v6 -t compile-test-armv6 .

[avwarez]

Hello, I think the problem depends by the Linux distribution. I've changed the Dockerfile and using Alpine Linux as base image the issue is solved. So the problem is actually present only with Debian. Thanks

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