Announcement : GHDL (upstream) now builds with Gnat4.8.2, gcc4.8.2 and the upstream gcc4.8.2 sources.
Summary ------------------------------------------------------------------- This potentially allows Debian to update its ghdl package, get ghdl, gnat and gcc all back in sync, and finally retire a very old Gnat version (clearing a few bugs) in the process. It also includes a fix for http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=573885 Details (if anyone is desperate to jump the gun and build it from source) at https://gna.org/bugs/?21305 There's a potential packager on [email protected] but he may need some help, plus advice and sponsorship. History ------------------------------------------------------------------- Ludovic suggested I bring recent discussion on it here : -- Brian ---------------------- Just an update : ghdl (upstream) now builds and passes tests so far, with mainstream gcc4.8.2. Work continues and we have a guy (Joris van Rantwijk) who makes unofficial Debian packages and is looking for sponsors: https://mail.gna.org/public/ghdl-discuss/2013-11/msg00001.html and http://mentors.debian.net/package/ghdl (The package there is still for 4.7) Would you be interested to help him, or advise me, to move this along once he's updated it for 4.8.2? -- Ludovic -------------------- Yes, definitely. I can sponsor the package but I'd rather rely on you and him for the actual packaging work and future maintenance. Also, my of my former Padawans is now a full Debian Developer and can also sponsor the package, so please send a mail to [email protected] when the package is ready for consideration. Next steps. ------------------------------------------------------------------- There are problems maintaining the current upstream repository at gna.org so I plan to move to Sourceforge (not everybody's first choice but agreed with another GHDL developer). I'll also update [email protected] with this thread and hopefully Joris and/or Pascal (another potential package helper) will join this discussion. I have a little more work to do upstream, fixing some more "low hanging fruit" on the bug front. Commments, suggestions welcome. - Brian -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [email protected] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [email protected] Archive: http://lists.debian.org/[email protected]
