Re: support of older compilers
From: Adam Heath (doogie_at_debian.org)
Date: 11/04/04
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Date: Thu, 4 Nov 2004 15:47:51 -0600 (CST) To: Linus Torvalds <torvalds@osdl.org>
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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