Hello,

> > Linux/ppc should have the same problem as NetBSD/ppc - the assembler
> > doesn't understand the Apple-specific code. Should be a trivial change
> > in the Makefile.
> 
> My fix disabled assembler optimizations on all powerpc platforms except
> for Darwin.  That's why I would like to see a build error log, it would
> help clarify what is going on.

the .if... statement you added to the Makefile probably didn't catch his MACHINE_PLATFORM, his had the form Linux-x-x-x-ppc. I had the same problem with AIX ( for me it was AIX-3-00000000E000, odd but that's what I get )

have fun
Michael