[Fwd: Re: [linker] relaxation question]

[M R Swami Reddy]

Hi,

The {u/s}leb128 directive(s), all the targets, which support linker 
relaxation has
the problem with c++ exceptions. Is this known/expected issue with Binutils?

Thanks
Swami
Nick Clifton wrote:
> Hi Daniel,
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>>> The problem is that LEB128 values are variable in length.  In theory
>>> the correct thing to do is:
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>> Alternatively, give the linker special knowledge of whatever the
>> LEB128s are appearing in.
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> Hmm, I would not like that since:
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>    a) LEB128 values could in theory be used anywhere, not just in DWARF 
> debugging sections.
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>    b) The DWARF standard is evolving, so it is likely that there will be 
> new dwarf sections in the future which will make use of LEB128 encoded 
> values.
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> Cheers
>    Nick
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