Chris Gray wrote: > Valentin Manea wrote: > > Hi, > > > > Sorry for my english, its not my first language. > > Anyways, I was searching for a cool PhD project and I had this > > ideea: running a linux environment(kernel & busybox) on a new > > arhitecture. My question would be how much effort would be needed to > > see this through? > > > > Some notes: the new arch is Starcore so I can't really use gcc or > > related tools, I have to use the inhouse compiler/linker. Also I'm not > > starting from scratch since I have access to a in house OS. > > The Linux kernel (and hence also µcLinux) does not aim to be compilable with > any compiler other than GCC, adn I've never heard of anyone successfully > trying to do this. If your Starcore has an MMU then you may have more luck > with NetBSD; or you could try porting eCos, which is a much smaller OS but > does offer a certain level of Posix compatibility.
Not just GCC: the Linux kernel has been compiled with ICC - the Intel C Compiler, but of course that won't work with the Starcore. However, good news is there multiple 3rd party GCC targets for Starcore! Please enjoy Google: http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=starcore+gcc&btnG=Search -- Jamie _______________________________________________ uClinux-dev mailing list [email protected] http://mailman.uclinux.org/mailman/listinfo/uclinux-dev This message was resent by [email protected] To unsubscribe see: http://mailman.uclinux.org/mailman/options/uclinux-dev
