http://gcc.gnu.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=53066
Bug #: 53066 Summary: Wshadow should not warn for shadowing an extern function Classification: Unclassified Product: gcc Version: unknown Status: UNCONFIRMED Severity: enhancement Priority: P3 Component: c AssignedTo: unassig...@gcc.gnu.org ReportedBy: m...@gcc.gnu.org As described by Linus here: http://lkml.indiana.edu/hypermail/linux/kernel/0611.3/1020.html This makes Wshadow useless on real code.