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diff --git a/manual/install.texi b/manual/install.texi index 2cfa38772e..a9b8b4974c 100644 --- a/manual/install.texi +++ b/manual/install.texi @@ -499,18 +499,14 @@ As of relase time, GNU @code{make} 4.2.1 is the newest verified to work to build @theglibc{}. @item -GCC 5 or newer +GCC 6.2 or newer -GCC 5 or higher is required. In general it is recommended to use +GCC 6.2 or higher is required. In general it is recommended to use the newest version of the compiler that is known to work for building @theglibc{}, as newer compilers usually produce better code. As of release time, GCC 8.2.1 is the newest compiler verified to work to build @theglibc{}. -For PowerPC 64-bits little-endian (powerpc64le), GCC 6.2 or higher is -required. This compiler version is the first to provide the features -required for building @theglibc{} with support for @code{_Float128}. - For multi-arch support it is recommended to use a GCC which has been built with support for GNU indirect functions. This ensures that correct debugging information is generated for functions selected by IFUNC resolvers. This |