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SubjectRe: bug in socket.h (and maybe many other kernel headerfiles)
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> > > This is why (regardless of libc), the kernel headers should not be
> > > compiled by a c++ compiler.
> >
> > If that's the case, please explain how I use the C library from C++ on
> > libc5 systems? There are commercial apps that require this -- libc5 is
> > not dead yet!
>
> Yes, it is.

libc5 is formally and officially dead deceased and unmaintained. Libc5 is
also in active regular use despite this. So the C++ fixes make sense. They
also make sense for people who wish to use C++ for kernel modules. Its
not recommended but it is their choice


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