> When I built OpenSSL 1.0.1j for Win64 I had several hundred loss of data
> warnings, most like this:
> 
> warning C4267: '=' : conversion from 'size_t' to 'int', possible loss of
> data
> 
> Loss of data warnings can be serious or benign as you know. Is there a
> list of known warnings that are expected and benign, or is anything
> being done handle them? Also, since I have just started building for x64
> I'm not sure if this is just me or everyone. I've attached all the
> warnings I received when building debug-VC-WIN64A to this e-mail. Thanks

I used to verify that those warnings are benign prior major releases. I
even used to believe that it was mentioned in INSTALL.W64, but
apparently not. Well, it's not really right thing to do. The reason for
why right thing wasn't done is historical. Initially Win64 support was a
kind of compromise (as mentioned in INSTALL.W64), even when it came down
to time spent on it. I mean choice was between verify that they are
benign now or take time doing thorough job addressing them. And since
then it dragged on... It should and will be addressed, thanks for reminder.

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