Nathan Reed wrote:
> The following bug has been logged online:
>
> Bug reference: 4219
> Logged by: Nathan Reed
> Email address: nreed@uci.edu
> PostgreSQL version: 8.3.1
> Operating system: Sparc Solaris 10 - 08/07 release
> Description: fseeko test failure in configure script
> Details:
>
> It does not matter what parameters I do or do not provide on the configure
> step, I get the same failure every time:
> checking for fseeko... (cached) yes
> checking test program... failed
> configure: error:
> Could not execute a simple test program. This may be a problem related to
> locating shared libraries. Check the file 'config.log' for the exact
> reason.
>
> I have even attempted to re-order the configure.in file to no avail. I
> wanted a version with ssl support (sunfreeware.com does not provide a built
> version with the ssl support), but this jacked up problem with fseeko is
> pushing me to use MySQL because I have been successful in configuring,
> making, and installing a version with ssl support. Encryption is critical
> in my environment.
>
>
what compiler/tool stack are you using? what additional libraries?
for sparc, I'd highly recommend using Sun Studio, aka SUNWspro,
available from sun for free nowdays (installs to /opt/SUNWspro/..., so
put that bin in your path before any other compilers)
