binutils test result mysteries

[Dennis Clarke]

>  No, tests must not FAIL when an external optional component is 
> missing 

Well, I must say that static link tests won't get very far without a static C lib 
somewhere. No way around that really. 


>  Dennis, BTW, binutils tarballs are accompanied on ftp.gnu.org with 
> their GPG signatures that you can use to verify authenticity.

I found that out after the fact, yes. GPG is the way to go. 

dc