> I've tried `ghc-4.02-i386-unknown-linux.tar.gz' in-place, but even
> "hello world" will dump core.
>
> Some info about my box:
>
> glibc-2.1.1
I think the conclusion is that recent glibcs don't work with ghc.
Unfortunately we don't have a box here to test on, so if anyone can help
narrow down the problem and/or mail those responsible we'd be grateful.
> BTW, I've tried to give ghc `-optc-g', but all ghc-4.02 versions which
> I have, include those being compiled by myself, cause `ld' to dump
> core, even with glibc-2.0.7 and gcc 2.7.2.3 :-(
We don't support/reccommend compiling with -optc-g :-) The reason is that
ghc post-processes the assembly output from gcc, and the script simply
doesn't understand the debugging info inserted by -g. Nevertheless, ld
shouldn't dump core.
As per the well-known joke, "Don't do that then!"
Simon
