Re: linux headers and C++

Jamie Lokier (lkd@tantalophile.demon.co.uk)
Tue, 6 Jul 1999 11:00:07 +0200


Jes Sorensen wrote:
> How are you going to restrict it? Require people to run a special
> version of the compiler?

That's what Albert suggested yes. Or rather convince the g++ developers
to add a set of flags to determine which features are allowed.

The alternative is the Linus filter, but it could get a bit heavy going.

Frankly I don't see C++ in the kernel for a long time if ever.

-- Jamie

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