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List:       linux-kernel
Subject:    Re: bug in socket.h (and maybe many other kernel headerfiles)
From:       "Sean Hunter" <sean () uncarved ! co ! uk>
Date:       1999-09-19 9:37:28
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On Sat, Sep 18, 1999 at 07:08:31PM +0100, Alan Cox wrote:
> > > > This is why (regardless of libc), the kernel headers should not be
> > > > compiled by a c++ compiler. 
> > > 
> > > If that's the case, please explain how I use the C library from C++ on
> > > libc5 systems?  There are commercial apps that require this -- libc5 is
> > > not dead yet!
> > 
> > Yes, it is.
> 
> libc5 is formally and officially dead deceased and unmaintained. Libc5 is
> also in active regular use despite this. So the C++ fixes make sense. They
> also make sense for people who wish to use C++ for kernel modules. Its
> not recommended but it is their choice

OK.  I'm happy to help with fixes to kernel headers, but I have a
glibc system, so my headers compile fine.  If there is a good way to
find stuff I'm happy to patch.  

Sean
 

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