PATCH: x86_64 large data sections support

[H. J. Lu]

On Mon, Jul 25, 2005 at 10:17:41AM +0930, Alan Modra wrote:
> On Sun, Jul 24, 2005 at 08:26:59AM -0700, H. J. Lu wrote:
> > There are 2 patches for x86_64 large data section support. They have
> > been tested on x86_64, ia32 and ia64. There are no regressions. Other
> > backends can use the frame work provided here to improve large/small
> > common symbol support if needed.  Are there any objections to check
> > them in?
> 
> I see no definition other than the default of NULL for
> bed->special_section.  Also, elf_backend_special_sections has been

It is for local symbols with special section indices. The targets I am
working on don't have it. I added it just in case some targets may
need it.

> replaced with elf_backend_get_sec_type_attr.

It was put back with

http://sourceware.org/ml/binutils/2005-07/msg00142.html


H.J.