When compiling libjava on AIX 6.1, gcc generates to the assembler symbols with dollar inside. But IBM "as" is not able to manage dollar in symbol names, so the compilation fails.
-- Summary: GCC on AIX doesn't support dollar in symbols name. Product: gcc Version: 4.2.0 Status: UNCONFIRMED Severity: normal Priority: P3 Component: c++ AssignedTo: unassigned at gcc dot gnu dot org ReportedBy: Laurent dot Vivier at bull dot net GCC host triplet: powerpc-ibm-aix6.1.0.0 http://gcc.gnu.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=35483