Date: Wed, 25 Jun 2008 15:45:44 -0500
From: Rick Matthews <Richard.Matthews at sun.com>
Subject: Re: libc printf behaviour for NULL string [PSARC/2008/403
FastTrack timeout 07/02/2008]
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About the case:
It seems to me this is about being bug compatible with other
implementations. This one doesn't seem particularly offensive.
WRT compatibility, is this more a "gang of four" issue as to
whether this is the "familiarity" we want?
Speaking both as a PSARC member and a "gang" of four member, yes, this
case definitely helps achieve the sort of familiarity we're aiming
for. From my perspective, it's a no-brainer.
I was a charter member of the purity camp whose position I see many of
the posters to this case arguing. But that kind of purity is a luxury
we can no longer afford.
-- Glenn
