Date:	Wed, 12 Apr 1995 17:52:56 -0300 (ADT)
From:	Bill Davidson <bdavidson AT ra DOT isisnet DOT com>
Subject:	Re: c++ install problem
To:	Matthew Richey <richeym AT stolaf DOT edu>
Cc:	djgpp AT sun DOT soe DOT clarkson DOT edu

On Wed, 12 Apr 1995, Matthew Richey wrote:

> enviroment variables and such.  When I run "tryit" all is
> fine.  In general, I can compile C programs.
> 
> The problem occurs when I try a C++ compile. I get the dreaded
> segmentation fault.  

How much memory do you have?  It seems that the C++ compiler takes up 
more memory (maybe at the link stage?) and so is more sensitive to memory 
problems.  When I only had 4 Megs of RAM I ran into problems like this.

> 
> I suspect that the problem is linked to a 
> similar problem when I run 112m4.bat. It also gives me a segementation
> fault.  
> 

I think 112m4.bat runs 'ar' and fixes a large library file, so it also 
probably uses quite a bit of RAM.

It should probably be mentioned in the FAQ that if one's available 
physical memory is below some (unspecified) minimum the djgpp tools are 
prone to seg faults.

PS -- I'm usually wrong when I bother to post to this group!

Good Luck
Bill Davidson
bdavidson AT ra DOT isisnet DOT com

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