> On Thu, Jun 3, 2010 at 6:09 AM, Richard Guenther > <richard.guent...@gmail.com> wrote: > > > Indeed ;) I'd like us to switch to the C / C++ common soon (thus, > > use C for stage1 and C++ for stage2 and stage3). That will help > > us sort out problems on the various host/target combinations that > > will surely exist. > > Here is a concrete proposal: During stage 1 (meaning now), > * require a C++ compiler as bootstrapping compiler > * allow people to use C++ for *NEW* functionality. > * don't allow conversion of existing working code unless it is > required for NEW functionality > * postpone conversions to later major releases.
Pragmatism, I like it.
