binutils-2.16.1 error when builing gcc-3.2.3 cross (target mipsel, host x86)

[Chris Wedgwood]

When trying to build a mipsel cross of gcc-3.2.3 (host x86) I get the
error:

        Error: operation combines symbols in different segments

it seems to be the issue discussed at:

   http://sources.redhat.com/ml/binutils/2004-05/msg00112.html

I was unable to find wht resolution there is to this.  Does anyone
know if this is fixed and if so in which release(s)?


Thanks,
  --cw