Re: GCC 2.1 or GCC 2.2.2?

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From: John J. Allen
Date: Mon, 05 Oct 1992 12:38

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jimg@hpcupt3.cup.hp.com (Jim Garrison) writes:
: 
: Hello,
: 
: I have GNU GCC 2.1 on my system.  I've noticed that the latest version is now
: GNU GCC 2.2.2.  So... Can anyone tell me:
: 
: 1. What's the difference between these two versions?
: 2. Should I upgrade to GCC 2.2.2?  And why/why not?
: 
: Any help is appreciated.
: 
: Thanks,
: 
: Jim Garrison

Well 2.1 packs struct's automatically and 2.2.2 does not. I have not found
a way to do this. This is a real pain if you use any system calls.

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Subject: Re: GCC 2.1 or GCC 2.2.2?
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