bash: ./mips-linux-gnu-gcc: cannot execute binary file error - gcc

Question

I've recently installed a mips-linux-gnu-gcc crosstool in my linux machine which is based on i686. When I want to compile some codes, it showed me that error.
Every installing step was followed by http://developer.mips.com/tools/compilers/open-source-toolchain-linux/
After I installed the crosstool, I wrote a simple helloworld C file like this:
#include<stdio.h>
int main(void)
{
printf("Hello World!\n");
return 0;
}
But when I run:
/mips-linux-gnu-gcc hello.c -o hello -static
The compiler just print error:
bash: ./mips-linux-gnu-gcc: cannot execute binary file
I'm wondering maybe I've made some mistakes in some steps, but I can't figure it out.
Maybe some of you can help me, I'm confused by the problem.

Answer 1

The compiler you downloaded from MIPS is a 64-bit executable. Are you running a 32-bit host?
If you need a cross compiler for a 32-bit host targeting MIPS GNU/Linux, consider using the Sourcery CodeBench Lite compiler for MIPS GNU/Linux targets:
Sourcery CodeBench Lite for MIPS GNU/Linux
The link to the Sourcery CodeBench tools above comes from the MIPS pages just one level up from the link you provided:
MIPS Compilers Page

Answer 2

It looks like the mips-linux-gnu-gcc binary does not match the architecture of the machine you are trying to run it on. This might be something like a 32/64 bit mismatch.
Try using the free Mentor/Codesourcery MIPS gnu/gcc cross compilation tool chain instead. You can download from here.