msys2 / msys2/msys2.github.io

GCC version 15.2.0 dynamic Linking is Broken

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Description

The version which MSYS2 is default for gcc-toolchain v15.2.0 is have issues in compiling due to dynamic Libraries linking issue. MSYS2 should also provide option to switch to more stable version of gcc such as 13.2.0
because to compile with gcc-toolchain
v15.2.0
need to use -static linking in args
g++ -static {file} -o {output}

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Start by reproducing the reported GCC 15.2.0 dynamic-linking failure in MSYS2 using the supplied g++ command, then compare it with static linking and GCC 13.2.0. Determine whether the needed change belongs in this homepage repository or in the MSYS2 toolchain packaging; done means the failure is reproduced and a specific fix or stable-version option is identified.

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Assessment

Tech stack
cpp
Domain
build-system
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
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Needs clarification
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