New GCC takes 19x as long to compile my program (compared to old GCC), plus void** patch suggestion

[Andrew Haley]

On 08/08/2012 03:01 PM, Elmar Krieger wrote:
> To me, that just looks like a remnant from the ancient past that hinders 
> the future. On the other hand, my feeling tells me that this patch would 
> not be accepted, that's why I'm asking for my chances in advance ;-)

Not at all high.  See Type-Based Alias Analysis
<http://www.drdobbs.com/cpp/type-based-alias-analysis/184404273>
for one reason.

Andrew.