Re: GHC native bootstrap

Igor Chudov writes:

Thanks, Ben!

I read old docs and found that it was mentioned that it's possible to start bootstrap with GHC 4.08.2 and HC files supplied. I performed "./configure && make" stage on x86_64 machine and moved sources to the desired machine (and successfully patched some files to work with exotic C compiler) but encountered

Oh dear; I missed the fact that you lack a cross-compiling toolchain. Things are much easier if you can cross-compile. Given your situation your approach is probably the best you can do. I have never done a native bootstrap like this and consequently have no idea what challenges lay in wait. It sounds like it may be a long road, however. Cheers, - Ben