The test case compiles successfully, using the same options listed in the 'verbose' file, with a native ia64-unknown-linux-gnu GCC 3.1 or 3.2. It appears to be a cross-compiler problem rather than a ia64 target problem. http://gcc.gnu.org/cgi-bin/gnatsweb.pl?cmd=view%20audit-trail&database=gcc&pr=7451