Re: ls from fileutils-4.0.43 segfaults

[Keith M Wesolowski <wesolows@foobazco.org>]

On Sun, Apr 22, 2001 at 10:40:18PM +0200, Karsten Merker wrote:

> I have tried to install fileutils_4.0.43-1_mipsel.deb from
> source.rfc822.org and found that "ls" segfaults, the other binaries seem
> to be ok. So I have tried compiling it myself against glibc-2.2.2 on
> repeat.rfc822.org and also on my DECstation, but the effect stays the
> same.

As others have pointed out, you may be afflicted with the dreaded
sysmips bug.  I can confirm that my new toolchain builds a working ls,
among other wonders.  I'll be releasing a new make-cross-based package
very soon for all to enjoy.

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