Re: [PATCH RFC] gcc-plugins: Handle GCC version mismatch for OOT modules

Christoph Hellwig
2021-01-28T14:31:36Z

On Wed, Jan 27, 2021 at 12:51:13PM -0600, Josh Poimboeuf wrote:
> Is this a joke? I've never met anybody who builds OOT modules as a
> development aid...

I'm pretty sure you've met me before.

> On the other hand I know of several very popular distros (some paid,
> some not) who rely on allowing users/partners to build OOT modules as
> part of their ecosystem. To say it's not supported is a farce.

This is not a farce. The kernel only supports infrastructure for the
kernel itself, not for any external consumers. If you have a business
model that relies on something else you should think hard if you are in
the right business.