Re: [libunwind] forwarded message from Andreas Schwab

[David Mosberger]

Andreas,

  Andreas> Building the ia64 version of libunwind needs to run a
  Andreas> program that is compiled with the host compiler which fails
  Andreas> when building with a cross compiler.

The generated files are really needed used for local unwinding.  I
cross-build ia64 from x86 on a fairly regular basis and am not aware
of any problems.  If it's failing for you, please provide specifics
(what version of libunwind, what compilers, what configuration, what
error, etc.).

Thanks,

        --david