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Re: Progress on GCC plugins ?
Ian Lance Taylor wrote:
> I think it's quite important for gcc's long-term health to permit and
> even encourage academic researchers and students to use it. And I see
> plugins as directly supporting that goal. Note that I don't see any
> problem with requiring (or attempting to require) that any plugin be
> covered by the GPL.
>
> So from my perspective the downside of plugins is very small, and the
> upside is very large.
I must admit I don't understand the upside. I've always thought of
plugins as something proprietary programs need because their source
isn't open.
In my view, plugins will bitrot quickly as GCC's interface changes; and
they won't even help with the learning curve - does anyone believe for a
second you won't have to understand compiler internals to write a plugin?
Bernd
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