Re: support of older compilers

[Adam Heath]

On Thu, 4 Nov 2004, Linus Torvalds wrote:

> > I didn't deny the speed difference of older and newer compilers.
> >
> > But why is this an issue when compiling a kernel?  How often do you compile
> > your kernel?
>
> First off, for some people that is literally where _most_ of the CPU
> cycles go.

So find a fast machine.  As I have already said, you don't need to compile a
kernel for a slow machine/arch *on* a slow machine/arch.

> Second, it's not just that the compilers are slower. Historically, new gcc
> versions are:
>  - slower

Again, that's a straw man.

>  - generate worse code
>  - buggier

I don't doubt these are issues.  That's not what I am discussing.
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