Target-specific FDE pointer sizes (2/3)
Nick Clifton
nickc@redhat.com
Mon Jan 31 16:20:00 GMT 2005
Hi Richard,
> But in the case of LP64 objects, there are no discrepancies. That's my
> point. As far as the ABI spec is concerned, these objects have exactly
> the form they're supposed to have. They were never supposed to be marked
> with a .gcc_compiled_long64 section.
>
> In other words, if we do have the warning, we'll be warning about
> objects that do exactly what the ABI says they should do. Objects
> that IMO we have little reason to believe might be invalid.
I see. In which case I will agree that the warning message would be wrong.
> Anyway, I don't want this thread to degenerate into a long and pointless
> flamewar. My objections are on record, and I've made then as best I can.
> If you still insist on the warning after the above, just say so, and I'll
> add it without any more whinging.
No, no it's OK. You have persuaded me. I just needed a kick in the
right direction.
Cheers
Nick
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