26bit OSLibSupport

[David J. Ruck]

On 4 Mar 2005 Tony van der Hoff <tony at mk-net.demon.co.uk> wrote:
> Well, a quick rebuild is well out of the question, but I have sent Dave the
> sources. 

Thanks for that.

> I have no great desire to either revert to an earlier GCC specifically for
> 26 bit OSLibSupport builds; nor do I want to revert to building under RISC
> OS, using the Castle compiler. Others may wish to for their own purposes...
> 
> Since this only affects OSLibSupport, the current code is in any case 26/32
> bit neutral, and the 32 bit SCL is readily available, I really don't see
> the point in expending the effort in maintaining a 26 bit version. 

Well there are some systems which cant run the 32bit SCL for various reasons,
but they are very much in the minority, and I normally do everyting I can to
avoid having to support them.

> Whilst I was prepared unto now to maintain a dual build for OSLib and its
> dependants, I think that our hand has been forced by the GCCsdk project's
> decision to abandon 26 bits.
> 
> I realise this won't find acclaim in all circles, but my time is limited...
> sorry!
> 
> That said, I'll listen to, if perhaps not respond to, any violent
> objections or constructive suggestions from this group.

I've no objections to that, but a final 26bit build of all components would
be useful, so the entire development enviroment can be checkpointed and
frozen.

Cheers
---Dave

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