[Info-vax] C99 stuff (Re: The Road to V9.0)

[clair.grant@vmssoftware.com]

On Friday, June 7, 2019 at 9:54:21 AM UTC-4, Bob Gezelter wrote:
> WADR, while large components of the existing user base are comprised of FORTRAN, PASCAL, COBOL, and BASIC, I have found that even in installations which are based on "classic" languages, there are dependencies on C/C++. Often these dependencies are in the areas of supporting toolchains (e.g., ZIP/UNZIP, Apache, etc.). I note John's earlier posting on the question of native C++ using LLVM.
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> Admittedly without proof, I suspect that many ISVs and end-users will discover that the lack of native C/C++ is an impediment. Direction/guidance in this regard would likely be welcomed.
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> - Bob Gezelter, http://www.rlgsc.com

Understood. I have the language requirements from all those interested in 9.0 and many use C++. However, we cannot get C++ ready for 9.0 so we will select participants who do no need it or can live without it for a while. C++ on x86 is a huge project and will be far behind the other languages. That's just the way it is. (BTW: Those who answered the questionnaire knew the C++ situation when they replied.)