libiberty

[Dave Korn]

On 02 May 2006 14:09, Bill Cunningham wrote:

>     Everytime I compile gcc I see that libiberty is being compiled. Is this
> a needed library 

  Yes.  Gcc uses the support functions it provides.  It's compiled and
statically linked in to the new gcc.

>  I'm using glibc-2.1 and
> I'd like to figure out compiling 2.3 and I've done it before so I just have
> to remember how. 

  You've lost me there.  I thought you said you were compiling gcc?  Or do you
mean you're doing it as part of a combined-tree-build?

  In any case, libiberty is vital.  And small and quick to build.  'fraid I
don't have much useful advice on how to cut down your build times except maybe
to use a --disable-checking compiler.


    cheers,
      DaveK
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