Shawn Walker wrote:
> On 14/09/2007, Keith M Wesolowski <keith.wesolowski at sun.com> wrote:
>
>> I'd actually prefer this. gcc is the OpenSolaris compiler; it's the
>> only C compiler delivered by an OpenSolaris component, and it's the
>> only open source and/or freely-redistributable C compiler capable of
>> building ON. That we're still using Studio after the OpenSolaris
>> launch fiasco is a testament more to Sun's convoluted internal
>> business strategies and organisational structures than to any sound
>> technical rationale. Nevertheless, I see little realistic chance that
>> we'll stop using Studio any time soon. Change entails risk, and the
>> organisation responsible for Studio has always managed to do just
>> enough to keep the cost of staying with it slightly lower than the
>> cost of switching.
>>
>
> I think Ian Murdock has a comment about this you'd like to hear. I
> suggest asking him about the Sun Studio compiler.
>
Okay, I'm really, really curious now. I could ask him directly I
suppose, but rather than barrage him myself, I hope the "comment" will
be reposted here.
-- Garrett
