This is a catch-all report to mention that we should really be doing ABI mandated argument and return value marshalling at the tree level. These operations can involve sign/zero extension (at the very least) and should be exposed to the tree optimizers.
-- Summary: Argument and return value marshalling at tree level Product: gcc Version: 4.0.0 Status: UNCONFIRMED Severity: normal Priority: P2 Component: tree-optimization AssignedTo: unassigned at gcc dot gnu dot org ReportedBy: nathan at gcc dot gnu dot org CC: gcc-bugs at gcc dot gnu dot org http://gcc.gnu.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=18374