Re: Can't build m68k-linux gdb-5.2.1

[Andrew Cagney <ac131313@ges.redhat.com>]

>>> I'm trying to build a gdb for m68k-linux, configured as:
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>>> All the missing references are in gdb/m68klinux-nat.c, so I'd assume
>>> this is supposed to be built, but isn't for --target=m68k-linux.  Does
>>> anyone have any idea how I can get it to be built?
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>>Looks like for the moment you'll need to use m68k-elf.
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>>The file m68klinux-nat.c should only contain stuff for a native build 
>>(eg ptrace interface).  The OS dependant, but not specific to native, is 
>>typically put in a file like m68k-linux-tdep.c.  cf m68knbsd-tdep.c. 
>>Patches against mainline welcome (do you have an FSF assignment?).
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> 1) I can use m68k-elf for now.
> 2) I'm still working the legal department to come up with an
>    assignment to cover changes for gdb.
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>>Would you be able to create abug report to track this:
>>http://sources.redhat.com/gdb/bugs/
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> Shold the bug be that m68k-linux should not build on a machine that is
> *not* m68k-linux, or that it should build for m68k-linux only if
> CC is a cross-compiler?

A m68k-linux-gnu targeted GDB should build on any UNIX like host.

>>> While I'm at it, how do I configure(and build) a gdbserver to run on
>>> m68k-linux that's built on an x86-linux machine?
>>> 
>>> All help is appreciated.
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>>You'll need to config/compile it using a cross compiler 
>>(m68k-linux-gnu-gcc say).
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> Do you have a configure command line to suggest?

I think DanielJ covered this (However, we desperatly need doco 
explaining the procedure :-/).

Andrew