Bug#81338: gcc272: gcc29166
Before re-packaging egcs-1.1.2 ... is there any chance to get a word
on the upcoming gcc-2.95.3?
Lazarus Long writes:
> Package: gcc272
> Version: 2.7.2.3-16
> Severity: wishlist
>
> Since we have gcc272 available for us, specifically for kernel compiles,
> please also add a "safe" gcc package for kernel 2.4.x compiling.
>
> Note that I'm *not* asking for gcc272 to go away, since many will still
> choose to run 2.2.x and 2.0.x kernels, especially those with resource
> contraints.
>
> >From kernel-source-2.4.0/README:
>
> - Make sure you have gcc-2.91.66 (egcs-1.1.2) available. gcc 2.95.2 may
> also work but is not as safe, and *gcc 2.7.2.3 is no longer supported*.
> Also remember to upgrade your binutils package (for as/ld/nm and company)
> if necessary. For more information, refer to ./Documentation/Changes.
>
> "may" and "is not as safe" are inappropriate for kernel compilation.
>
> Would you please package a kernel-safe compiler for the 2.4.x series,
> just as we now have in the gcc272 package for the 2.0.x and 2.2.x
> series kernels?
>
> -- System Information
> Debian Release: post-2.2
> Kernel Version: Linux phoenix 2.2.18 #1 Sat Dec 23 14:59:36 UTC 2000 i586 unknown
>
> Versions of the packages gcc272 depends on:
> ii binutils 2.10.1.0.2-1 The GNU assembler, linker and binary utiliti
> ii dpkg 1.8.1 Package maintenance system for Debian
> ii libc6 2.2-9 GNU C Library: Shared libraries and Timezone
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