Why Clang

[Joe Gain]

On Thu, Jun 21, 2012 at 7:45 PM, Stas Verberkt <legolas at legolasweb.nl> wrote:
> Mark Felder schreef op 21-06-2012 19:28:
>
>> On Thu, 21 Jun 2012 12:16:31 -0500, Wojciech Puchar
>> <wojtek at wojtek.tensor.gdynia.pl> wrote:
>>
>>> programs compiled by GPLv3 compiler are not encumbered.
>>
>>
>> This has not been decided in court yet.
>>
> Additionally, the exceptions for using the GCC runtime library for non-GPL
> executables
> is limited to what hey call "eligible compilation processes", what rules out
> using
> proprietary GCC plugins or other combinations of core GCC functionality with
> non-GPL
> tooling and extensions.
> Please note that this is indeed not tested in court. Therefore, reality may
> turn out
> even more interesting. That's why a lawyer's answer should always be "it
> depends". :)
>
>
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So, has anyone compared the performance of clang vs gcc compiled in daily use--
for example as a server? Anyone can cherry pick a couple of binaries, but how
important is this for the performance of FreeBSD world?

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