"Jeffi Edward.J" <j.jeffi@xxxxxxxxxxx> writes: > I have a doubt in using GNU assembler. > I have powerpc-eabi cross toolchain with me. > I have to use powerpc-eabi-as assembler on a assembly file which is written > to be compatible with Diab (powerpc cross) assembler. > My GNU assembler issues few errors in assembler directives, since the syntax > differs between Diab and GNU assembly language. > > For e.g, the .set directive has following syntax in GNU assembly language: > .set SYMBOL, value > > whereas, in Diab assembly language, .set directive has 2 different syntax: > .set SYMBOL, value # -> the symbol may not be redefined later > SYMBOL: .set value # -> if redefinition is required > > I could see in GNU assembler manual that for HPPA target, the syntax of .set > directive is > SYMBOL: .set value # (same as Diab assembly syntax) > > Is there any option to make GNU assembler to understand the above syntax for > powerpc target? The GNU assembler is part of the GNU binutils. It is not part of gcc. I recommend that you ask on the mailing list binutils@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx See http://sourceware.org/binutils/ . As far as I know there is no such option for the GNU assembler. Ian
