Gabriel Dos Reis wrote: > Yes, this is the sort of issues I have in mind. For example, I do not see how > we can use C++ in tree.h without requiring other front-ends to use C++, at > least > for the parts that use tree.h. By components, I meant "for example, is it the > case that the C++ front-end would use C++, but with sufficient care > that it can be > linked with the common C codes if the C front-end is not using C++?".
Yes, I think it's possible for a front-end or a back-end to use C++ without the rest of the compiler doing so. I doubt that's where we get maximum bang from allowing use of C++, but it could certainly be done. -- Mark Mitchell CodeSourcery m...@codesourcery.com (650) 331-3385 x713
