In the docs here: http://gcc.gnu.org/onlinedocs/gcc/i386-and-x86_002d64-Options.html It says that 'mtune' doesn't affect ABI, but it doesn't specify if 'march' does or not. Will -march=i386 compiled libraries link against -march=i686 compiled apps? Also if any devs read this maybe you could update the docs to clarify this for future users? ;) Thanks, Joe