torvalds wrote >It seems that gcc-2.7.2.3 is terminally ill. I'd rather change >Documentation/Changes, and just document the fact. >These kinds of subtle work-arounds for gcc bugs are not really acceptable, >nor is it worthwhile complaining when somebody does development with a gcc >that is _not_ broken, and doesn't notice that some random gcc bug breaks >the kernel for others. Index: 0-test10-pre5.1/init/main.c --- 0-test10-pre5.1/init/main.c Sat, 23 Sep 2000 11:16:56 +1100 kaos (linux-2.4/j/46_main.c 1.1.2.2.1.1.2.5.1.2.1.1.2.1 644) +++ 0-test10-pre5.1(w)/init/main.c Wed, 25 Oct 2000 21:29:02 +1100 kaos +(linux-2.4/j/46_main.c 1.1.2.2.1.1.2.5.1.2.1.1.2.1 644) @@ -73,7 +73,7 @@ extern void nubus_init(void); * To avoid associated bogus bug reports, we flatly refuse to compile * with a gcc that is known to be too old from the very beginning. */ -#if __GNUC__ < 2 || (__GNUC__ == 2 && __GNUC_MINOR__ < 7) +#if __GNUC__ < 2 || (__GNUC__ == 2 && __GNUC_MINOR__ < 91) #error sorry, your GCC is too old. It builds incorrect kernels. #endif Index: 0-test10-pre5.1/Documentation/Changes --- 0-test10-pre5.1/Documentation/Changes Thu, 19 Oct 2000 11:08:42 +1100 kaos (linux-2.4/G/c/25_Changes 1.1.1.4.1.5 644) +++ 0-test10-pre5.1(w)/Documentation/Changes Wed, 25 Oct 2000 21:32:48 +1100 kaos +(linux-2.4/G/c/25_Changes 1.1.1.4.1.5 644) @@ -48,7 +48,7 @@ necessary on all systems; obviously, if Card) hardware, for example, you probably needn't concern yourself with pcmcia-cs. -o Gnu C 2.7.2.3 # gcc --version +o Gnu C 2.91.66 # gcc --version o Gnu make 3.77 # make --version o binutils 2.9.1.0.25 # ld -v o util-linux 2.10o # kbdrate -v @@ -64,13 +64,13 @@ Kernel compilation GCC --- -You will need at least gcc 2.7.2 to compile the kernel. You currently -have several options for gcc-derived compilers: gcc 2.7.2.3, various +You will need at least gcc 2.91 to compile the kernel. You currently +have several options for gcc-derived compilers: gcc 2.91.66, various versions of egcs, the new gcc 2.95 and upcoming gcc 3.0, and experimental compilers like pgcc. For absolute stability, it is still recommended -that gcc 2.7.2.3 be used to compile your kernel. egcs 1.1.2 should also -work. gcc 2.95 is known to have problems, and using pgcc for your kernel -is just asking for trouble. +that gcc 2.91.66 be used to compile your kernel (also known as egcs +1.1.2). gcc 2.95 is known to have problems, and using pgcc for your +kernel is just asking for trouble. In addition, please pay attention to compiler optimization. Anything greater than -O2 may not be wise. Similarly, if you choose to use gcc-2.95 @@ -245,12 +245,7 @@ Getting updated software Compilers ********* -gcc 2.7.2.3 ------------ -o <ftp://ftp.gnu.org/gnu/gcc/gcc-2.7.2.3.tar.gz> -o <ftp://metalab.unc.edu/pub/gnu/gcc-2.7.2.3.tar.gz> - -egcs 1.1.2 +gcc 2.91.66 (egcs 1.1.2) --------- o <ftp://ftp.valinux.com/pub/support/hjl/gcc/egcs-1.1.2/egcs-1.1.2-glibc.x86.tar.bz2> o <ftp://ftp.valinux.com/pub/support/hjl/gcc/egcs-1.1.2/egcs-1.1.2-libc5.x86.tar.bz2> - To unsubscribe from this list: send the line "unsubscribe linux-kernel" in the body of a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please read the FAQ at http://www.tux.org/lkml/
