Thorsten Leemhuis said: >> Couldn't we get around this problem by re-compiling >> the kernel with gcc33, and then we'd be done with it? > > Question: Do you think Red Hat included and uses gcc32 just for fun? > > Answer: No. They had a reason: > > http://www.linux.org.uk/~davej/docs/fedora-kernel-faq.txt > > Q. Why is the kernel compiled with gcc32 ? > A. It's a known-to-be-good compiler. The compiler used for everything > else (3.3.2 as shipped with FC1) is somewhat newer. Furthermore, when FC1 was released, the kernel *wouldn't compile* using gcc 3.3.2. This is because the 3.3 series is more strict on some syntax and other issues. Take a look at the archives (for the Fedora-test-list, IIRC) and you will see a discussion about it. -- William Hooper
