Re: C++ pushback

Greg KH
2006-04-24T20:18:03Z

On Mon, Apr 24, 2006 at 02:02:27PM -0600, Gary Poppitz wrote:
> >We know they are "incompatible", why else would we allow "private" and
> >"struct class" in the kernel source if we some how expected it to work
> >with a C++ compiler?
>
>
> I can see that this was intentional, not an oversight.
>
> If there is a childish temper tantrum mentality about C++ then I have
> no reason or desire to be on this list.

If there is a lack of willingness to do a simple bit of research:
http://www.google.com/search?q=linux+kernel+C%2B%2B
The responses you get back might seem a big harsh.

In short, the rule around here, as well with most groups in life, seems
to be:
"show no respect, get none in return"

thanks,

greg k-h