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	    Frequently Asked Questions about the GNU C Library

This document tries to answer questions a user might have when installing
and using glibc.  Please make sure you read this before sending questions or
bug reports to the maintainers.

The GNU C library is very complex.  The installation process has not been
completely automated; there are too many variables.  You can do substantial
damage to your system by installing the library incorrectly.  Make sure you
understand what you are undertaking before you begin.

If you have any questions you think should be answered in this document,
please let me know.

						  --drepper@cygnus.com

? Compiling glibc

??	What systems does the GNU C Library run on?

{UD} This is difficult to answer.  The file `README' lists the architectures
GNU libc was known to run on *at some time*.  This does not mean that it
still can be compiled and run on them now.

The systems glibc is known to work on as of this release, and most probably
in the future, are:

	*-*-gnu			GNU Hurd
	i[3456]86-*-linux-gnu	Linux-2.x on Intel
	m68k-*-lin