Re: [PATCH 1/2] kbuild: Support split debug info v3

Andi Kleen
2014-07-20T21:19:05Z

> Why are as only called with -Wa,-gdwarf-2 in the non-split case?
> Is this a bug or intentional?
> If it is intentional then it is not explained.

Probably was a merging mistake. Will fix.

> > + help
> > + Generate debug info into separate .dwo files. This can be
> > + faster for building than including the debug information directly
> Here the "faster" part is promoted.
> But in your cover letter you actually highlight the "smaller" case
> as more significant.
> Maybe include info on both positive items.

I currently don't see it significantly faster in my setup, will
mention size. It may be in others though. Feel free to test.

-Andi