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    SubjectRe: support of older compilers
    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.
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