Re: [iPAQ] gcc

Devin Cook wrote:
>
> I think putting gcc on an ipaq would be a BIG mistake.

Can I assume you mean because gcc would tend to monopolize the iPAQ's
resources, or are there other issues?

> Try using the skiffcluster instead.

Not an option, since sponsors would generally prefer not to see their
code show up on open systems.

Since skiff machines are not for sale, I guess it's cross-compiling
then. Any common gotchas I should be aware of in building gcc to cross
compile?

> -- Devin

Thanks again,

Bryan

> -----Original Message-----
> From: ipaq-admin@handhelds.org [mailto:ipaq-admin@handhelds.org]On
> Behalf Of Bryan George
> Sent: Tuesday, April 17, 2001 11:49 AM
> To: ipaq@handhelds.org
> Subject: [iPAQ] gcc
>
> Greetings - I didn't see this anywhere in the FAQ, so:
>
> I installed without a hitch per
>
> ftp://ftp.handhelds.org/pub/linux/compaq/ipaq/stable/install.html
>
> but don't see 'gcc' anywhere. I noted on
>
> http://www.handhelds.org/minihowto/building-x-clients.html
>
> that I should "Install a Linux distribution for the iPAQ (available
> soon)" to be able to compile natively. Should I read this as I
> installed Linux incorrectly, or that native compilation facilities are
> forthcoming? I'm appending 'ls /usr/bin', in case it provides any
> clues.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Bryan
>
> ---
>
> (none):/mnt/ramfs/root# ls /usr/bin/
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> tzselect
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> colcrt fping irpsion5 newgrp rusers test
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>
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Received on Tue Apr 17 13:12:08 2001