Re: C++ PATCH: Fix PR 862

[Mark Mitchell <mark at codesourcery dot com>]

>>>>> "Jason" == Jason Merrill <jason_merrill@redhat.com> writes:

    >> I think we should document flags in invoke.texi the moment they
    >> go into the compiler.  If nothing else, that will force us to
    >> clearly define what the purpose of the option is, in English.
    >> If we can't do that, then the option is not even ready to be in
    >> the development stage.

    Jason> I agree for flags (such as -fvtable-gc) that are intended
    Jason> to be used by users one day.  I don't know that I agree for
    Jason> flags that are merely a development convenience.  For
    Jason> instance, to switch on and off a piece of code that some
    Jason> day should be always on, as with -fnew-abi.

    Jason> But if you feel strongly about it, I'll concede the point.

Thanks!

If you send me some documentation (or an even an informal explanation)
for -fvtable-gc, I'll incorporate it, and turn the switch/tests back
on for the mainline.

Yours,

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