Messages in this thread | | | Subject | Re: linux headers and C++ | From | Jes Sorensen <> | Date | 06 Jul 1999 12:18:05 +0200 |
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>>>>> "Jamie" == Jamie Lokier <lkd@tantalophile.demon.co.uk> writes:
Jamie> Jes Sorensen wrote: >> How are you going to restrict it? Require people to run a special >> version of the compiler?
Jamie> That's what Albert suggested yes. Or rather convince the g++ Jamie> developers to add a set of flags to determine which features Jamie> are allowed.
Yuck, a specialized compiler for the kernel is going to cause nothing but grief on the long run.
Jamie> The alternative is the Linus filter, but it could get a bit Jamie> heavy going.
I think the Linus filter is over loaded more than enough already ;-)
Jamie> Frankly I don't see C++ in the kernel for a long time if ever.
Me neither, and fortunately I might add since it would cause a big loss of current kernel developers.
Jes
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