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From: John Smith <john.maximus@gmail.com>
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Subject: Need Of binUtils ?
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Hi,
   Suddenly i have a doubt. why do we need binutils in the first place.

   Linux comes with a set of utilities like compiler, linker, ar, asm.

   Why do we need binutils ?.

  Can't we use it to develop cross-development utilities using the sources ?

  regards,
  John.