GNU toolchain
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The GNU toolchain is a blanket term given to the programming tools produced by the GNU project. These projects form an integrated system that is used for programming both applications and operating systems.
It is a vital component in Linux kernel development, BSD development and a standard tool when developing software for embedded systems. Parts of the toolchain are also widely used in the Solaris Operating Environment and Microsoft Windows programming with cygwin and mingw/msys.
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Projects that are included in the GNU toolchain
- GNU make - build and compilation automation
- The GNU Compiler Collection (GCC) - compilers for several languages
- The GNU Binutils - linker, assembler and other tools
- The GNU Debugger (GDB) - an interactive debugger
- The GNU build system (autotools) - Autoconf, Autoheader, Automake, Libtool - makefiles generators
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Related projects
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