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Re: egcs and linux

On Sun 14/02 13:39 +0100, Steinar Bang wrote:
> > That may be your only concern, but this project is not just a linux
> > compiler.  We have to think about broader scopes than just linux.
> 
> Linux is a _very_ important platform for egcs.  Egcs _really_ should
> be able to work on linux without any patches.  
> 
> Today 1.1.1 doesn't work properly on linux without H.J.'s patches.

I've been able to compile egcs-1.1.1 on Linux (2.0, glibc same) without
difficulty, and compiled dozens of programs that have worked without
error.

Specifically, what are HJL's patches for, and when would they be
`necessary?'

-- 
Scott
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