Messages in this thread | | | Date | Thu, 4 Nov 2004 15:47:51 -0600 (CST) | From | Adam Heath <> | Subject | Re: support of older compilers |
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On Thu, 4 Nov 2004, Linus Torvalds wrote:
> > I didn't deny the speed difference of older and newer compilers. > > > > But why is this an issue when compiling a kernel? How often do you compile > > your kernel? > > First off, for some people that is literally where _most_ of the CPU > cycles go.
So find a fast machine. As I have already said, you don't need to compile a kernel for a slow machine/arch *on* a slow machine/arch.
> Second, it's not just that the compilers are slower. Historically, new gcc > versions are: > - slower
Again, that's a straw man.
> - generate worse code > - buggier
I don't doubt these are issues. That's not what I am discussing. - To unsubscribe from this list: send the line "unsubscribe linux-kernel" in the body of a message to majordomo@vger.kernel.org More majordomo info at http://vger.kernel.org/majordomo-info.html Please read the FAQ at http://www.tux.org/lkml/
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