minor gcc2->gcc3 migration nit

Robert Dewar dewar@gnat.com
Thu Apr 22 15:39:00 GMT 2004


> Phil Edwards <phil@codesourcery.com> writes:

>>>Sometimes people want to link c++ programs by invoking gcc instead of g++.
>>
>>For the record, those people are goofballs.  It's like wanting to steer
>>a car, but instead of using the steering wheel, they want to grab hold of
>>the axles with their bare hands.
>>
>>Use g++.  That's what it's there for.  :-)

I agree with Richard, having a special way to invoke one particular
language is unfortunate an unexpected. I think a better analogy would be
to say it's like trying to steer a car using the steering wheel, and 
then being told that on this car you use the joystick on the console,
that's what it's there for :-)



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