------- Comment #10 from bkoz at gcc dot gnu dot org 2009-11-04 19:53 -------
FWIW, I think even in the case that the total message (error + context) is more than can fit at one time on the current terminal window, it is advantageous to have the fixed length part (error) first, and then the variable length part (context) next. At least that way you'll know the error is always at the top, instead of at some point between the end of the compile line and the next prompt. -benjamin -- http://gcc.gnu.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=41884