[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:  closed
        Priority:  normal            |            Milestone:  8.10.1
       Component:  Compiler          |              Version:  8.6.2
      Resolution:  fixed             |             Keywords:
Operating System:  Unknown/Multiple  |         Architecture:  powerpc64
 Type of failure:  Building GHC      |            Test Case:
  failed                             |
      Blocked By:                    |             Blocking:
 Related Tickets:  15411             |  Differential Rev(s):
       Wiki Page:                    |  https://gitlab.haskell.org/ghc/ghc/merge_requests/81
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Changes (by trommler):

 * status:  patch => closed
 * resolution:   => fixed
 * related:   => 15411
 * blockedby:  15411 =>


Comment:

 Replying to [comment:44 mikael.urankar]:
 > I managed to build ghc-8.6.3 on FreeBSD powerpc64:
 https://reviews.freebsd.org/D18886
 Excellent.

 I'll switch my PowerMac to FreeBSD when GHC is available for it in ports.

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