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@@ -428,6 +428,11 @@ build the GNU C Library:
better code. As of release time, GCC 6.3 is the newest compiler
verified to work to build the GNU C Library.
+ For PowerPC 64-bits little-endian (powerpc64le), GCC 6.2 or higher
+ is required. This compiler version is the first to provide the
+ features required for building the GNU C Library with support for
+ '_Float128'.
+
For multi-arch support it is recommended to use a GCC which has
been built with support for GNU indirect functions. This ensures
that correct debugging information is generated for functions