[csw-maintainers] Code issue w/ different behaviour on sparc and x86

[Jan Holzhueter]

Am 08.05.13 19:32, schrieb Peter FELECAN:
> Laurent Blume <laurent at opencsw.org> writes:
> 
>> On 08/05/2013 14:01, Peter FELECAN wrote:
>>> Did you try using GCC? What purpose do you pursue using Sun Studio?
>>> (Note that I'm not trying to start a compiler war, just trying to
>>> understand).
>>
>> Yes, I tried, GCC does not show the issue. The recipe was using
>> Studio, I kept it that way so far. In general, I prefer Studio, mostly
>> to avoid dependencies on libgcc and C++ ABI problems. I guess the
>> latter is not a problem for glib.
>> Not sure if performance is still an issue, though I would probably
>> think it is on Sparc.
> 
> I'm a supporter of using GCC for the sake of minimal effort, especially
> when packaging components usually compiled with. Of course, you're free
> to make the world better by enhancing the support of other compilers.
> 
> You're right in guessing that there are no C++ ABI issues in this case.
> 
>>> IMHO you do it on your side, i.e., OCSW is not doing it on your behalf;
>>> dont't forget: you are OCSW...
>>
>> Well, I meant, is there an OpenCSW CSI to raise the issue with Oracle?
>> I don't mind using the support contract we have at work if needed.
> 
> I cannot answer your question as I don't know what's a CSI.

Customer Support Identifier the number you need to have support from oracle.

We don't have one for SunStudio so feel free to open a support request.

Greetings
Jan