The gcc configuration instructions *highly* recommend building outside the gcc
source tree, and often, following the gcc-help list, I see that doing so causes
problems. I propose that the build process be modified so as to default to
*failing* to build under those circumstances. Add a configuration variable, if
necessary, to allow such a build.
In the meantime, I recommend that the "highly" recommendation be changed to
some more mandatory language unless the user is a gcc developer.
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Summary: Prohibit Default Builds in the GCC Source Tree
Product: gcc
Version: 4.4.0
Status: UNCONFIRMED
Severity: enhancement
Priority: P3
Component: other
AssignedTo: unassigned at gcc dot gnu dot org
ReportedBy: tom dot browder at gmail dot com
http://gcc.gnu.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=37210
