Trouble linking 32-bit and 64-bit objects

[Eric Botcazou]

> I am having problems with binutils.  I want to build binutils so it will
> generate 32-bit or 64-bit objects/executables on Solaris 9.  I am using
> gcc-3.4.3 which is configured to use Sun as/ld by default.

That could be the problem.  You should use a gcc 3.4.3 configured to use the 
GNU tools (see the GCC manual).

> Can GNU-binutils be built to generate 32-bit or 64-bit objects/executables
> using the same binaries on Solaris? 

Of course.  I've personally never run into a single glitch with that feature.

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Eric Botcazou