CLANG vs GCC tests of fortran/f2c program

[Fred Morcos]

The answer is:

1. gcc will still be available through the ports system.
2. The move to clang/llvm as a default compiler will reduce the amount
of GPL code in the base system, eventually reducing distribution
issues (especially for 3rd parties).
3. clang/llvm provides better error and warning messages, as well as
good static code analysis, which helps reduce some classes of bugs and
eventually will result in a more reliable FreeBSD system.
4. clang/llvm is improving quickly.
5. clang/llvm is more modular than gcc, although there are plans for
gcc to become as modular, it will take time.
6. gcc produces faster code, but clang/llvm will eventually (soon
enough) get there.
7. From the reasons above, it makes sense to complete a task sooner
rather than later, especially that clang/llvm isn't showing any signs
of weakness (lack of development power, etc).
8. There might be more reasons for or against, but I couldn't think of any.

On Wed, Jun 20, 2012 at 10:25 AM, Wojciech Puchar
<wojtek at wojtek.tensor.gdynia.pl> wrote:
>>
>>
>> Yes Wojciech, I can attempt an answer for you.  Pay attention, this gets
>> very complex.
>> The decision to move to Clang was motivated by what is best for the
>> project, and not what is best for Wojciech.
>
> still not stopped personal attacks (last part of last sentence) but lets
> forget.
>
> So please give an answer - not summary.
>
>
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