On 04/03/2013 07:57 AM, Kinkie wrote: > Hi all, > Amos asked me to look into compiler-detection issues in autoconf > (e.g. http://bugs.squid-cache.org/show_bug.cgi?id=3674) > > I'm working to improve compiler detection macros (see the bug for a > status update on that), but at the same time I'm wondering whether > it's a good idea to also deprecate older compilers such as gcc 2.X and > refuse to build (or at least require an explicit flag be passed from > the user) if we detect such an ancient compiler (I'd say any gcc 2 > version).
I doubt Squid can be built using GCC2. If it actually helps you accomplish something, I think it is OK to refuse GCC2. Otherwise, there is probably no reason to add explicit restrictions. HTH, Alex.
