Re: kernel compiling problems on iMac CRT
On Wed, 25 Jun 2003, Sven Luther wrote:
> On Wed, Jun 25, 2003 at 10:33:43AM +0200, Michael Schmitz wrote:
> > > > My config is attached. This was using GCC 3.0 on kernel-source-2.4.20-7.
> >
> > Is gcc 3.x required for powerpc kernels now? The ix86 kernels still
> > recommend 2.95 FWIW.
>
> gcc 3.3 is the official sid compiler and gcc 3.2 is the official sarge
> compiler, and starting in kernel 2.4.21, gcc 3.3 don't cause major
> problems.
>
> In any case, i would strongly discourage to use gcc 3.0 or 3.1.
There's a problem right there: 3.0 has been the only reliable compiler lately.
Meanwhile, 3.3 produces broken kernels and 3.2 has already been slated for an
early retirement.
The whole story reminds me of the transition from 2.7.2 to 2.8.1. In the end,
the 2.2 kernel series has been hardcoded to depend upon gcc272. That should
have taught a few people a lesson in hastily adopting new GCC versions.
Apparently, people never learn...
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Martin-Éric Racine
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