Using C++ in GCC is OK

[Gabriel Dos Reis]

On Thu, Jun 3, 2010 at 6:09 AM, Richard Guenther
<richard.guenther@gmail.com> wrote:

> Indeed ;)  I'd like us to switch to the C / C++ common soon (thus,
> use C for stage1 and C++ for stage2 and stage3).  That will help
> us sort out problems on the various host/target combinations that
> will surely exist.

Here is a concrete proposal:  During stage 1 (meaning now),
  * require a C++ compiler as bootstrapping compiler
  * allow people to use C++ for *NEW* functionality.
  * don't allow conversion of existing working code unless it is
     required for NEW functionality
  * postpone conversions to later major releases.

-- Gaby