[GHC] #12555: bindist configure checks involving the compiler are broken

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#12555: bindist configure checks involving the compiler are broken
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        Reporter:  rwbarton          |                Owner:
            Type:  bug               |               Status:  new
        Priority:  high              |            Milestone:  8.0.2
       Component:  Compiler          |              Version:  8.0.1
      Resolution:                    |             Keywords:
Operating System:  Unknown/Multiple  |         Architecture:
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 Type of failure:  None/Unknown      |            Test Case:
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Changes (by thomie):

 * cc: bgamari, hvr (added)


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