C++ in the kernel

[Bruce M Simpson]

Poul-Henning Kamp wrote:
> One major problem I see about a C++ runtime, is that it puts even
> worse constraints on our compiler situation, raising the bar
> significantly for any non GPLv3 compiler we might consider.
>   

I agree with this point. I am certainly not suggesting that we become 
more, not less, tightly coupled to a particular vendor's compiler.  I 
believe Stroustrup would also agree on the first -- it must have occured 
to him how to save people from reinventing the runtime support wheel 
every time a new compiler comes out.

I agree with your other point regarding the isolation K seems to offer 
in this respect. Re your last point, scanning the feeds it sounds like 
Linux are having problems with GCC code generation too right now.

Anyway, I hope people do not form the opinion from this thread that 
there is an Operation Impending C++ Doom up my sleeve -- there ain't -- 
however I do feel the need to give people a whiff of the C++ coffee. It 
is an advanced tool which has a high learning curve; it does have a 
place in kernels and embedded systems; it's an industry fact of life; 
like anything in life, it has its good and its bad.

Thanks for informed debate!
BMS