[galib] Issues with modern compilers

[gpipc]

(resend because the mailing list address wass probably not the right one,
I apologize if this is a repeated posting).

On Mon, 29 Aug 2011 13:25:37 -0400, Jerry Gagelman <gagelman at gmail.com>
wrote:

> (cut)
> This presents an unfortunate situation. The compiler is essentially sent
on
> a "choose-your-own-adventure" path through the dense logic of
preprocessor
> macros once the gaconfig.h header is loaded. This will only make GAlib
more
> brittle and harder to maintain as compilers and architectures continue
to
> evolve. A potential fix to this situation is to let a true build
> configuration system (like CMake or Autotools) generate the gaconfig.h
> header without all of the #if defined(__COMPILERX__) styled logic gates.
> 
> If there is sufficient community interest, I would be willing to submit
a
> prototype.
> 
> Jerry

 I, for one, would be interested. Have used galib a bit, might use it in
 the future and it would be nice if someone helped to prevent future
 compilation problems.
 
 Giovanni


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