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SubjectRe: support of older compilers
On Thu, 4 Nov 2004, Linus Torvalds wrote:

> > I didn't deny the speed difference of older and newer compilers.
> >
> > But why is this an issue when compiling a kernel? How often do you compile
> > your kernel?
>
> First off, for some people that is literally where _most_ of the CPU
> cycles go.

So find a fast machine. As I have already said, you don't need to compile a
kernel for a slow machine/arch *on* a slow machine/arch.

> Second, it's not just that the compilers are slower. Historically, new gcc
> versions are:
> - slower

Again, that's a straw man.

> - generate worse code
> - buggier

I don't doubt these are issues. That's not what I am discussing.
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