[oi-dev] Compiler migration #2

[Alan Coopersmith]

On 01/26/13 11:57 AM, Bob Friesenhahn wrote:
> The main concern is with C++ ABIs, which may require that libraries/applications
> depending on a particular C++ standard library and ABI be updated in a
> consistent way on a periodic basis (e.g. every two years).  If there is actual
> instability (yet to be demonstrated), then this has consequences for
> independently packaged software.

And apparently, that programs are compiled with the same flags for which C++
standard to follow as the C++ libraries they link with:

http://gcc.gnu.org/wiki/Cxx11AbiCompatibility
http://www.mentby.com/Group/gcc-discuss/c98c11-abi-compatibility-for-gcc-47.html

(Just saw this today, don't really know much more about it, but figured it was
 worth passing on as you make your plans.)

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