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 # BUILD HOST-PLATFORM/SHELL - TARGET-PLATFORM/COMPILER COMPATIBILITY MATRIX
 
- &nbsp;| host<br />platform | target< br/>platform/compiler | target cpu
+ &nbsp;| host<br />platform | target<br />platform/compiler | target cpu
  :---- | :------- | :---------------- | :---------------------------------------
        | win      | win/bcc           | x86
        | win      | win/bcc64         | x86-64