In precise, apt cross-builds successfully for me when the environment is set up as described at <https://wiki.linaro.org/Platform/DevPlatform/CrossCompile/UsingMultiArch>. So I think the issue Loïc encountered was the known issue with the cross-compiler include paths, which is now addressed.
** Changed in: gcc-4.6-armel-cross (Ubuntu) Status: Confirmed => Fix Released -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/873586 Title: apt fails to cross-build To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/gcc-4.6-armel-cross/+bug/873586/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs