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diff --git a/INSTALL b/INSTALL index 410c21cb68..276750a833 100644 --- a/INSTALL +++ b/INSTALL @@ -247,7 +247,7 @@ build the GNU C library: bugs which only show up in big projects like GNU `libc'. Version 3.76.1 seems OK but some people have reported problems. - * EGCS 1.1 or 1.0.3 + * EGCS 1.1.1, 1.1 or 1.0.3 The GNU C library can only be compiled with the GNU C compiler family. We recommend EGCS 1.0.3 or higher. GCC 2.8.1 and older @@ -257,7 +257,13 @@ build the GNU C library: libc, but you may have problems, particularly with the math functions.) - * GNU `binutils' 2.8.1.0.23, 2.9.1, or 2.9.0.15 + On Alpha machines you need at least EGCS 1.1.1. Earlier versions + don't work reliably. + + For PPC you might need some patches even on top of the last EGCS + version. See the FAQ. + + * GNU `binutils' 2.9.1, or 2.9.1.0.16 You must use GNU binutils (as and ld) if you want to build a shared library. Even if you don't, we recommend you use them anyway. No @@ -265,8 +271,12 @@ build the GNU C library: The quality of binutils releases has varied a bit recently. The bugs are in obscure features, but glibc uses quite a few of those. - 2.8.1.0.23, 2.9.1, and 2.9.0.15 are known to work. Versions after - 2.8.1.0.23 may or may not work. Older versions definitely don't. + 2.9.1 and 2.9.1.0.16 are known to work. Versions after 2.8.1.0.23 + may or may not work. Older versions definitely don't. 2.9.1.0.16 + is required on some platforms, like PPC and Arm. + + For PPC you might need some patches even on top of the last + binutils version. See the FAQ. * GNU `texinfo' 3.11 @@ -305,6 +315,7 @@ Supported Configurations following patterns: alpha-*-linux + arm-*-linux arm-*-linuxaout arm-*-none iX86-*-gnu |