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=== Compiler releases break your OS ===
=== Compiler releases break your OS ===
Not everyone is using the same gcc as your are, which means that people on other operating systems (even versions, or compiler releases) will have trouble building your operating system correctly. If you use a cross-compiler, then everyone is using the same compiler version and assumptions about the host system won't make it into your operating system.
Not everyone is using the same gcc as you are, which means that people on other operating systems (even versions, or compiler releases) will have trouble building your operating system correctly. If you use a cross-compiler, then everyone is using the same compiler version and assumptions about the host system won't make it into your operating system.


=== Support ===
=== Support ===