Re: Bug #576: Can not compile IRIX + GCC

pgsql-bugs(at)postgresql(dot)org wrote:

> oota toshiya (oota(at)mspd(dot)mt(dot)nec(dot)co(dot)jp) reports a bug with a severity of 3
> The lower the number the more severe it is.
>
> Short Description
> Can not compile IRIX + GCC
>
> Long Description
> /src/backend/storage/lmgr/s_lock.c line 173
>
> .global tas \n\
>
> is incorrect (TYPO). MIPS assembler syntax require " .globl" .
>
> Sample Code
>
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The problem is gcc not postgres, read FAQ-IRIX.
If you use MIPSPro compilers u will have no problems

I'm not sure, I don't remember if I had to do modifications, but 7.2 was
compiled with gcc 3.0