Re: Can't compile GHC 6.8.2

The workaround is almost certainly to build the RTS with -fasm. According to http://www.haskell.org/ghc/docs/latest/html/users_guide/options-phases.html#..., -fasm is the default option anyway, or am I missing something here?

It looks like this is an issue with the way Apple's version of gcc works. The gmp people are complaining bitterly, saying not to use a Mac at all. Perhaps the real issue here is that I should get a new computer. This old lady's got a bit wrinkly, but there's life in her yet. Barney.