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Re: ../src/configure problems
On Thu, Sep 07, 2000 at 03:01:20PM -0400, DJ Delorie wrote:
>
>> Sorry but I don't think that this is the correct patch. gcc needs
>> to search for include files and library files in the newlib directory.
>> This only accomodates library files.
>
>The existing -B option won't find the include files anyway. That's
>what the -isystem options are for. The only thing the -B will ever
>find is libc.a, and -L should do just as well for that purpose. The
>problem is that if gcc sees the -B but doesn't use it, it prints a
>warning to stderr, which confuses configure and makes it think that
>the compile failed, wreaking havoc on config.h.
>
>But, this aspect of configure has proven quite tricky lately. Expect
>lots of testing before I commit anything.
What about crt0.o? That doesn't seem to be covered by -L.
That wouldn't be necessary for cygwin1.dll but it would be necessary
for programs built in utils, etc.
cgf