Mail Archives: djgpp-workers/2001/07/14/18:33:28
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> I just subscribed to the list. I have had soe Windows NT-specific
> problems compiling using gcc 2.95.2, specifically in compiling some
> VERY large synthetically-generated pieces of code. Rather than bother
> others to try to debug it, I decided to contribute some debugging
> myself.
You're welcome :-). Please note that we are developers of DJGPP library,
not of compiler itself - you may need help from GCC developers too, you
can find them from http://gcc.gnu.org. From how you describe your problem,
I've got an impression that there is something in DJGPP libc not fully
compatible with NT. OTOH, it might be a compiler bug too. You could start
by showing exact error messages, narrowing down offending source code, trying
it under different platforms.
> I have been reading some gcc manuals and preparing to get to
> work on this in recent weeks. Some questions:
>
> 1) Do I need to install gcc 3.0 before I get started?
Yes, because of reasons you've described.
> I imagine that
> everyone will want to know if the problems still exist in 3.0 before
> any time is spent discussing them. If 3.0 solved them, they are a moot
> point now.
> 2) What should I do to prepare for gcc debugging? E.g., get the source
> distribution, build gcc 3.0 from sources with certain debugging
> options, etc. I have built gcc 2.95.2 on Linux from sources, using the
> three-stage bootstrap sequence. Is the process similar on NT/DJGPP ?
> Any how-to's for building from source specifically for DJGPP or NT?
To save yourself from build trouble, get DJGPP source distribution from
simtelnet and follow its instructions how to build GCC. Also remember
that for GCC debugging purposes full bootstrap is not required - building
stage 1 compiler is enough most of the time.
Laurynas
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