[RTEMS Project] #2377: rtems_waf: Tools without a version are not supported

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#2377: rtems_waf: Tools without a version are not supported
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 Reporter:  sebastian.huber  |       Owner:
     Type:  defect           |      Status:  new
 Priority:  normal           |   Milestone:  4.11
Component:  tools            |     Version:  4.11
 Severity:  normal           |  Resolution:
 Keywords:                   |
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Comment (by chrisj):

 Replying to [comment:6 sebastian.huber]:
 > Replying to [comment:5 chrisj]:
 > > Replying to [comment:4 sebastian.huber]:
 > > > The RCC archives use a version:
 > > >
 > > > http://gaisler.com/anonftp/rcc/bin/linux/
 > > >
 > >
 > > These look like old tools. My understanding is un-versioned tools
 would not be be part of any 4.11 version and the last un-versioned tools
 by Gaisler was 4.10.
 >
 > The preliminary RCC for 4.11 has still un-versioned tools:
 >
 > http://www.gaisler.com/anonftp/rcc/smp/nov2014/sparc-
 rtems-4.11-gcc-4.9.2-1.2.99.1-linux.tar.bz2
 >

 Sigh. These being in the wild un-versioned is unfortunate.

 > >
 > > > However, the tools use all a sparc-rtems- prefix without a version.
 > >
 > > We should not and really cannot support un-versioned tools in the
 project. I will discourage any efforts to make it supported.
 >
 > Ok, then Gaisler should adjust their RCC structure.
 >

 Yes. We have to put an end to users appearing on the mailing list with
 questions and we are guessing the origin of the tools. This is the reason
 we have asked for the change. Joel and I are clear in our understanding of
 what was to happen. I checked with him last night his time.

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