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SubjectRe: [PATCH RFC] gcc-plugins: Handle GCC version mismatch for OOT modules
On Thu, Jan 28, 2021 at 02:29:52PM +0000, Christoph Hellwig wrote:
> On Wed, Jan 27, 2021 at 12:51:13PM -0600, Josh Poimboeuf wrote:
> > Is this a joke? I've never met anybody who builds OOT modules as a
> > development aid...
>
> I'm pretty sure you've met me before.

Yes, but I don't recall this topic coming up :-)

> > On the other hand I know of several very popular distros (some paid,
> > some not) who rely on allowing users/partners to build OOT modules as
> > part of their ecosystem. To say it's not supported is a farce.
>
> This is not a farce. The kernel only supports infrastructure for the
> kernel itself, not for any external consumers. If you have a business
> model that relies on something else you should think hard if you are in
> the right business.

Thanks for letting me know. I'll send the memo to the billions of
affected devices.

--
Josh

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