This is a list of frequently asked questions (FAQ) about porting programs to the MIPS ABI. A current copy of this FAQ is available by contacting SGI Developer Support (devprogram@sgi.com - please put ABI FAQ in the Subject line to insure expeditious routing). This document is an html version; the original was written as a texinfo document.

This is an evolutionary document, which will be most useful if feedback on its' contents is received. Suggestions, improvements, new questions (preferably with answers), and better answers are always welcome.

Introduction - How to use this FAQ

General Information - General information about the ABI

Programming - Specific programming considerations

Building and Packaging - How to compile, makefiles, distribution

Technology Questions - Does the ABI support XXX? When will it?

Reference Platform - Reference Platform Setup, Bugs

This document is maintained by Mats Wichmann /mats@esd.sgi.com/ and was last modified July 15, 1994.