[GHC] #15916: GHC doesn't build on powerpc64 architecture on systems other than GNU / Linux

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#15916: GHC doesn't build on powerpc64 architecture on systems other than GNU /
Linux
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        Reporter:  pkubaj            |                Owner:  trommler
            Type:  feature request   |               Status:  new
        Priority:  normal            |            Milestone:  Research
                                     |  needed
       Component:  Compiler          |              Version:  8.6.2
      Resolution:                    |             Keywords:
Operating System:  Unknown/Multiple  |         Architecture:  powerpc64
 Type of failure:  Building GHC      |            Test Case:
  failed                             |
      Blocked By:                    |             Blocking:
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Comment (by trommler):

 Replying to [comment:3 trommler]:
 > I am going to look into this. I just installed FreeBSD on my PowerMac.
 >
 > Do you know if the linux execution environment is available for
 powerpc64?
 >
 Never mind, I built an unregisterised cross-compiler.

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