R_PPC_REL24 relocation...out of range

[Warren Nagourney]

I installed gnustep on a laptop running Yellow Dog Linux and  
attempted to run GWorkspace, which I had compiled from source (latest  
version). I continually got a "R_PPC_REL24 relocation...out of range"  
error initially from the PDFKit. After searching the Web, I  
discovered that the most common fix was to recompile the offending  
library using the "-fPIC" (position independent code) option. After  
running configure, I included this option in the Makefile and  
Makefile.preamble for the PDFKit and recompiled the code (after doing  
a "make clean"). I still got the error. I then removed the PDFKit (it  
is optional) and recompiled GWorkspace, doing the same thing to its  
makefiles. Still the same error! (different library this time - I  
have forgotten which one)

I installed gnustep using the most recent script from gnustep.org and  
everything seemed to install perfectly (after acquiring a proper  
Objective C compiler - version 3.4 - and the libraries). I understand  
that gnustep is always compiled with the "-fPIC" option (at least on  
PPC hardware). Can someone suggest a work-around? I have run out of  
ideas and am very anxious to install working gnustep apps.

Thanks very much.

Warren Nagourney