Patching autoconf to support static binutils?

[Bryan Ischo]

On 08/24/11 09:03, Mike Frysinger wrote:
>
>> Additionally, it is disappointing that you put more effort
>> into writing this paragraph than to your response below ...
> that's what "free" gets you
>
>>> ./configure
>>> make configure-host
>>> make LDFLAGS=-all-static
>> If you'll read my original email you'll note that the above doesn't work
>> because LDFLAGS is passed to gcc by some of the binutils Makefiles and
>> gcc doesn't like the -all-static option.
> i tested this sequence and it seemed to work just fine for me.  gcc generally
> shouldnt be invoked directly by the makefiles ... the compiles should all be
> going through libtool.  and they do on my system.
> -mike

OK I will try again and take a harder look at why it is failing for me.  
I apologize for any perceived impatience on my part in this exchange and 
I appreciate your taking the time to test the scenario and report your 
results.

Bryan