Message-Id: <3.0.1.32.19981222091129.00696314@pop.primenet.com> X-Sender: nsandra AT pop DOT primenet DOT com X-Mailer: Windows Eudora Light Version 3.0.1 (32) Date: Tue, 22 Dec 1998 09:11:29 -0800 To: djgpp AT delorie DOT com From: "nsandra AT primenet DOT com" Subject: DJGPP 281 Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Reply-To: djgpp AT delorie DOT com Dear Delorie Folks, I am the founder of the #programmers channel on the DalNet IRC system and for about the last six months have been a very frustrated individual. The nature of my concern is contained in the file GCC281B.ZIP, and possibly GPP281B.ZIP as well. (Though I have not confirmed the latter.) Here's the bug --- GCC281B.ZIP creates the directory of /djgpp/gcc281b/bin and places its executables inside that "folder." The ENV file created still maintains the compiler path as %djgpp%/bin, which means that any NEW INSTALLATION cannot locate all the components! Moving the files has been attempted, but it would seem that the executable itself wants to find its other binaries in the gcc281b/bin location, and this appears to cause the library location to be misunderstood. In an attempt to correct this I have directed people to the GCC2721B.ZIP and GPP2721B.ZIP files, which makes the compiler operational. However, the mirror sites have removed this version from FTP, causing me to maintain a copy upon my local machine for distribution to those who use the Zip-Picker and get the 281 version. Please, I beg you, look into this problem. I have found DJGPP to be an easy to use and install, nicely implemented, p-mode compiler for general use. I have supported both those that get the 281 or earlier versions and are developing upon them, and have recommended djgpp for those who want to learn. However, the above archive would seem to have some serious problems, while the FTP mirrors have removed the corrective action. Please help! If a more complex set of installation directions are the cure, please send me a copy! The 2721 version installed without a hitch, and I get a lot of folks asking how to make the compiler work, how to locate the libraries, etc., all symptoms from this basic path error. Thanks for listening, Sandra.