[gnu.gcc] need general gcc information

johnr@systech.uucp (John Reed) (10/04/89)

I have recently ported the Xinu operating system to one of our
68000 based controller boards.  I used a compiler sold by
Microtec to develop the code, and for several reasons, I would like
to try the gnu compiler instead of the Microtec.

Since I don't know anything about the gnu compiler, there are a 
few preliminary questions that I have:

1.	Our development system is a Sun4/280.  Can gcc be configured to 
	execute in this environment (sparc, and SunOS 4.0), and generate
	68000 code??  In other words, can it be used in a cross-development
	manner?

2.	What other gnu software do I need in order to either compile gcc,
	or use it?  I was assume that I need the gnu assembler.  Is there a 
	gnu loader?, or do I just use the Sun linker?

I would imagine that there is an existing document that already
answers these questions.  A response that directs me to the particular
document(s) would be sufficient.

If someone out there could nudge me in the right direction, I would
greatly appreciate it.


John Reed
Sr Software Engineer
Systech Corp.
San Diego, CA

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