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Hi Matt,

> Because i386-unknown-freebsd5.1 doesn't generate ppc code? :)
> 
> We at first need a cross-compiler to cross-compile :)

  I might not have been clear enough earlier: the FreeBSD buildworld
process builds the cross-compiler itself as the first step of the build,
setting up the appropriate 'clean' environment so it pulls in correct
libs/headers/etc.

  Rolling your own can kind-of work for just the kernel (I did that for
a while), but you're much better off using the sanctioned way.
It's a lot less drama.

  Is that what you wanted to do, buildworld ? Or something more
exotic that does require a cross-compiler ?

later,

Peter.