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#include <time.h> #include <sys/time.h> When cross-compiling, ensure your sysroot contains full glibc headers matching the target:

sudo apt update sudo apt install libc6-dev On RHEL/CentOS/Fedora:

# Example for armhf sudo apt install gcc-arm-linux-gnueabihf libc6-dev-armhf-cross Manually create an empty stub file: bits timesize-32.h no such file or directory

If you still face the issue, check your compiler command for -I flags that might be overriding default include paths. Running gcc -v can show where it’s searching for headers.

#include <bits/timesize-32.h> Use standard headers: #include &lt;time

| Cause | Explanation | |-------|-------------| | | The header wasn’t introduced yet. | | Missing headers | Incomplete installation of libc6-dev or kernel headers. | | Wrong include path | The compiler is searching in incorrect directories (e.g., stale sysroot). | | Cross-compilation misconfiguration | The sysroot lacks the necessary 32-bit time headers. | | Non-glibc environment | Alpine/musl doesn’t have this glibc-specific internal header. | How to fix it 1. Update glibc (if possible) On Debian/Ubuntu:

sudo mkdir -p /usr/include/bits sudo touch /usr/include/bits/timesize-32.h : This can mask real ABI issues and cause runtime Y2038 bugs. Summary | Situation | Likely fix | |-----------|-------------| | Old Linux distribution | Upgrade glibc or the OS | | Missing dev packages | Install libc6-dev or equivalent | | Alpine / musl | Use glibc environment or patch source | | Cross-compilation | Install target-specific libc headers | | Custom sysroot | Copy glibc headers correctly | | | Missing headers | Incomplete installation of

sudo yum install glibc-devel # or sudo dnf install glibc-devel Ensure full C library development headers are installed:

Common root causes include:

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