[GHC] #8722: powerpc64: error Cannot find a way to declare the thread-local gc variable

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#8722: powerpc64: error Cannot find a way to declare the thread-local gc variable
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        Reporter:  trommler          |            Owner:  trommler
            Type:  bug               |           Status:  new
        Priority:  normal            |        Milestone:
       Component:  Compiler          |          Version:  7.8.1-rc1
      Resolution:                    |         Keywords:
Operating System:  Linux             |     Architecture:  powerpc64
 Type of failure:  Building GHC      |       Difficulty:  Easy (less than 1
  failed                             |  hour)
       Test Case:                    |       Blocked By:
        Blocking:                    |  Related Tickets:
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Changes (by trommler):

 * owner:   => trommler
 * difficulty:  Unknown => Easy (less than 1 hour)


Comment:

 The above patch might fix the issue. I will wait for my builds on x86,
 x86_64 and powerpc64 and then set the ticket to patch.

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