Re: backslash whitespace newline

[Scott Robert Ladd <scott dot ladd at coyotegulch dot com>]

Robert Dewar wrote:
> Seems a weak argument to me. Changing gcc would create incompatibilities
> with previous behavior of gcc, and that is FAR more significant than
> worrying about other compilers in my opinion. Having gcc compile
> non-portable code accepted by other compilers is a useful goal, but
> one of low priority compared to maintaining compatibility as far as
> possible between gcc versions.

Wouldn't it be possible to implement a compile-time option to enable the 
desired behavior only for those poor folk who have this problem?

It's not as if GCC has been shy about adding options before. :)

The *default* behavior of the compiler should follow published standards 
first and past GCC behavior second (and both whenever possible). Support 
for "other compilers" is desirable, if it can be implemented without 
compromising those primary objectives.

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