Re: Intel C++ compiler?

John Bradford
2003-01-20T16:39:38Z

> Does Intels C++ compiler for Linux works fine for compiling the Linux
> kernel? It is not 100% compatible, as far as I know.

I doubt it - Linux makes extensive use of GCC compiler extensions.

> Which advantages does the Intel compiler brings compared to gcc?
> faster speed? Other things?

In theory it might be slightly faster, however GCC is a fairly good
compiler on i386 anyway.

John.