On Tue, 14 Aug 2001, Todd Vierling wrote:

> TOOLDIR should be a directory that is not mounted noexec (since the
> toolchain will be running from here), and will hold the *host tools* for a
> given MACHINE_ARCH -- which means that you will be able to cross-compile
> shortly, right from the top level.  (It *may* work already; I only haven't
> tested it, and need to finish the rest of the cross-tools just to make
> sure.)
> 
> Even on `native' compiles, a cross toolchain will be used.  This eliminates
> the problem of version skew that we've had in the past, resulting in such
> inelegant hacks as the HAVE_GCC28!= stuff and funky ordering of
> compiler/library builds.  Additionally, `double builds' (rebuilding the
> world twice to ensure the compiler is up to date) will no longer be
> necessary.

These sound like great features --- I'm looking forward
to them.  Many thanks!

  --Dwight Tuinstra
    tuinstra@clarkson.edu