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Re: Alternate GCC Toolchain

Hey, I'm just asking. I like shiny and new too. I'm all for innovation.

What I'm curious in learning is why so much embedded C still uses the 3.4.4 version, not the 4.xx series of gcc. That said, what are the risks of using 4.x versus 3.4.4 in an embedded system.

I know there are substantial language compliance differences and I'm curious as to how that drills down the particular FRC application we deal with.

I'm all for innovation. I just want to know what the innovation is. That's all.

And thanks, I'm glad to see the project...
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