egcs-1.1 and linux-2.0.35

[Jeffrey A Law]

  In message < 199808310113.DAA11061@jolan.ppro >you write:
  > Today I compiled linux kernel 2.0.35 on a i686 with egcs-2.91.54,
  > but for my i486: Configured for a 486, most notably, using -m486
  > thus.  Nevertheless, XF86_SVGA segfaulted.
  > 
  > I then compiled with gcc-2.7.3 the same kernel (on the 486, but
  > using the same source tree nfs mounted), and then it worked.
  > 
  > Does this mean:
  > 
  > 1) A 2.0 kernel compiled with egcs never works.
"usually does not work".

The 2.0.xx kernels use bogus asms.  You may or may not run into problems
because of them, it depends on a variety of circumstances.

In general 2.0.xx kernels are not safe for compiling with egcs on the
x86.

This is covered in the FAQ.
jeff