Re: add etc/PROBLEMS entry for building 32-bit exe on 64-bit system

[Andreas Schwab]

Glenn Morris <address@hidden> writes:

> I just personally find it an odd way of doing things.

You are using a different compiler in essence, so it should be identified
by $CC.

> I guess it has the advantage of not needing to set LDFLAGS as well.

Yes, that's the main point.  It will make sure the right compiler is used
independent of the use of $CFLAGS or $LDFLAGS.  For example, you don't
have to think about -m32 if you want to override CFLAGS temporally.

Andreas.

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