Syntax of '.set' assembler directive in GNU assembler

[Jeffi Edward.J]

Thanks Ian.


Ian Lance Taylor-3 wrote:
> 
> "Jeffi Edward.J" <j.jeffi@yahoo.co.in> writes:
> 
>> I have a doubt in using GNU assembler.
>> I have powerpc-eabi cross toolchain with me.
>> I have to use powerpc-eabi-as assembler on a assembly file which is
>> written
>> to be compatible with Diab (powerpc cross) assembler.
>> My GNU assembler issues few errors in assembler directives, since the
>> syntax
>> differs between Diab and GNU assembly language.
>>
>> For e.g, the .set directive has following syntax in GNU assembly
>> language:
>> .set    SYMBOL,    value
>>
>> whereas, in Diab assembly language, .set directive has 2 different
>> syntax:
>> .set    SYMBOL,    value # -> the symbol may not be redefined later
>> SYMBOL:   .set     value # -> if redefinition is required
>>
>> I could see in GNU assembler manual that for HPPA target, the syntax of
>> .set
>> directive is
>> SYMBOL:   .set     value # (same as Diab assembly syntax)
>>
>> Is there any option to make GNU assembler to understand the above syntax
>> for
>> powerpc target?
> 
> The GNU assembler is part of the GNU binutils.  It is not part of
> gcc.  I recommend that you ask on the mailing list
> binutils@sourceware.org.  See http://sourceware.org/binutils/ .
> 
> As far as I know there is no such option for the GNU assembler.
> 
> Ian
> 
> 

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