The behaviour follows the man pages: -v -verbose --verbose Print the as version and continue. -version --version Print the as version and exit. Verified for devtoolset-2-binutils-2.23.52.0.1-10.
Since the problem described in this bug report should be resolved in a recent advisory, it has been closed with a resolution of ERRATA. For information on the advisory, and where to find the updated files, follow the link below. If the solution does not work for you, open a new bug report. http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHBA-2014-0270.html