[PATCH] PowerPC64 port part 1 of 7

[Steve Munroe]

Roland McGrath Wrote:

> Still you have not actually answered the crucial question: are these not
> overridden by new files in powerpc64?

These files do not exist in the powerpc64. If I had to override them in
powerpc64 the files would be empty! So yes I believe it is correct and
required to move these files from powerpc to powerpc/powerpc32.

> You must misunderstand the system if you think that all the copies in
your
> script below make sense.  If you have two copies of the same file in
> powerpc32 and powerpc64, then you have missed the point.

For files that need to exist in both powerpc32 and powerpc64, the script
just sets the initial state for powerpc64 that I would then patch to be
powerpc64 specific. The hope is to make the total patch smaller by not
having to submit entire files in the diff.

But the powerpc64 copies are not required. The important thing it get the
initial powerpc32/powerpc64 split without breaking every one else. Also
leaving the powerpc32 side configurable and buildable. The powerpc64 can
then be added incrementally.

I am really trying to be a good citizen and minimize disruption.

If the script idea is not a good one then I think we are back to accepting
ppc64-patch-1 (moving powerpc32 specific files up into powerpc/powerpc32)
and ppc64-patch-2 (configure changes for powerpc32/powerpc64) as a lump.