bug#308: bug#308: Package: XFree86

retitle 308 BUILD: XFree86 build fails at pswrap (RH8 build host)
severity 308 wishlist
thanks

commence  Michael H. Frey quotation:

> There appears to be a bug in the build files for pswrap. the path to
> the bison.simple file is incorrect.  My build system is RH 8.0, the
> gar/X11/XFree86/work/xc/lib/dps just before pswrap builds fine, and
> appears to have the same references to bison.  Any help in correcting
> the problem would be appreciated.    Mike

We do not currently support building the BBC on anything other than
Debian stable or Debian testing, although our ultimate long-term goal
is for the system to be as close self-hosting as is practicable.

In the meantime, please consider using the chroot method for your
build:

http://www.lnx-bbc.org/chroot.html

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