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Re: GCC 2.7.2.3 is gone ?



  In message <3621A3FE.1766A575@intergate.bc.ca>you write:
  > > Yes, this is supposed to happen in a standard distribution.
  > > 
  > > Red Hat hacks up the install process from the standard one so that they c
  > an
  > > keep both egcs and gcc-2.7.2 live on the system together.
  > 
  > I see. 
  > 
  > Is this going to be a problem if I recompile my kernel ? Have there been
  > problems or is it alright to go ahead ?
Depends on what kernel you are using.

The 2.0.xx kernels are known to be buggy in certain aspects (particularly
its "asms") and should only be compiled by  gcc-2.7.2.


I personally compile my 2.1.xxx kernels with egcs regularly and run them on
my x86 boxes without major headaches.

jeff


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