Before re-packaging egcs-1.1.2 ... is there any chance to get a word on the upcoming gcc-2.95.3?
Lazarus Long writes: > Package: gcc272 > Version: 2.7.2.3-16 > Severity: wishlist > > Since we have gcc272 available for us, specifically for kernel compiles, > please also add a "safe" gcc package for kernel 2.4.x compiling. > > Note that I'm *not* asking for gcc272 to go away, since many will still > choose to run 2.2.x and 2.0.x kernels, especially those with resource > contraints. > > >From kernel-source-2.4.0/README: > > - Make sure you have gcc-2.91.66 (egcs-1.1.2) available. gcc 2.95.2 may > also work but is not as safe, and *gcc 2.7.2.3 is no longer supported*. > Also remember to upgrade your binutils package (for as/ld/nm and company) > if necessary. For more information, refer to ./Documentation/Changes. > > "may" and "is not as safe" are inappropriate for kernel compilation. > > Would you please package a kernel-safe compiler for the 2.4.x series, > just as we now have in the gcc272 package for the 2.0.x and 2.2.x > series kernels? > > -- System Information > Debian Release: post-2.2 > Kernel Version: Linux phoenix 2.2.18 #1 Sat Dec 23 14:59:36 UTC 2000 i586 > unknown > > Versions of the packages gcc272 depends on: > ii binutils 2.10.1.0.2-1 The GNU assembler, linker and binary > utiliti > ii dpkg 1.8.1 Package maintenance system for Debian > ii libc6 2.2-9 GNU C Library: Shared libraries and > Timezone
