> 
> I've run into a small problem which is fairly certainly due to a problem 
> in the latest kernels.  However, ATM I'm not sure precisely where.
> 
> The symptoms:
> 
> Kernel 1.5I, userland similar era: gcc-3.0 development sources pass a make 
> bootstrap.
> 
> Kernel 1.5S, userland as above: gcc-3.0 development sources fail a make 
> bootstrap.
> 
[snip]
> There must be other possible causes, but I can't think of any off hand.
> 
> Has anyone else seen anything like this?
> 
I have a 1.5Q kernel and userland and both vi and gdb consistently seg 
fault. I haven't reported this as I there is a risk of hardware failure 
but they may be getting bitten by a similar bug. I'll do a little more 
digging when I get home although this is a bit challenging without a 
working debugger. :-)

Mike