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What are the recommended compiler/binutils for building kernels?

April 26, 2017binutils building compiler Kernels recommended

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What are the recommended compiler/binutils for building kernels?

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• (REG) This depends on the kernel version. Until 26-OCT-2000, gcc 2.7.2.3 was the recommended compiler for all kernels. On this date, Linus announced that gcc 2.91.66 (aka egcs 1.1.2) is the recommended compiler for 2.4.x kernels up to version 2.4.9. Gcc 2.95.3 is the recommended compiler for kernel 2.4.10 and later. The recommended binutils is 2.9.1.0.25. Avoid binutils versions from 2.8.1.0.25 to 2.9.1.0.2, these were beta releases and known to be buggy. Always see the Documentation/Changes file for details.