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 -- This footer brought to you by insane German lawmakers. Analog Devices GmbH Wilhelm-Wagenfeld-Str. 6 80807 Muenchen Sitz der Gesellschaft Muenchen, Registergericht Muenchen HRB 40368 Geschaeftsfuehrer Thomas Wessel, William A. Martin, Margaret Seif
