Jes Sorensen wrote:
> There is no reason to even try to compile kernel modules with C++
> since it only makes sense to use the features offered by a C compiler
> within the kernel.
>
> The kernel is written in C, there is no reason to pollute drivers and
> other parts of the kernel with restrictions to make it C++ compatible.
I don't mean drivers or any other part of the kernel.
I mean third-party code written to run in kernel space, in C++.
It's possible to make much use of C++ in this area.
You might not like to use it, but that's not a good reason to prevent it.
If significant support was required I would suggest forgetting the idea.
But I believe the changes are minor, easily understood cleanups, so I
see no reason to rule it out.
-- Jamie
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