Your bug report #6170: 24.0.50; Compiling on solaris2.10 with gcc doesn't define alloca which was filed against the emacs package, has been closed. The explanation is attached below, along with your original report. If you require more details, please reply to 6170@debbugs.gnu.org. -- 6170: http://debbugs.gnu.org/cgi/bugreport.cgi?bug=6170 GNU Bug Tracking System Contact help-debbugs@gnu.org with problems