See bug#18634 When running out of memory, the compiler reports an ICE and requests a bug report. You'd get fewer nuisance reports if the message suggested compiling with more swap or a different machine, and only submitting a report if the problem persists.
Ivan -- Summary: poor out-of-memory handling Product: gcc Version: 3.4.0 Status: UNCONFIRMED Severity: normal Priority: P2 Component: c++ AssignedTo: unassigned at gcc dot gnu dot org ReportedBy: igodard at pacbell dot net CC: gcc-bugs at gcc dot gnu dot org http://gcc.gnu.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=18639