PSARC/2008/549 - Apache Standard C++ Library

[John Plocher]

John Plocher wrote on the 26th of September:
> I'm really disappointed that the compiler team hasn't jumped in to this
> discussion.  Have they been contacted and invited?

I just got the following from Steve Clamage, one of the lead engineers
on the compiler team:

> I was only today made aware of this PSARC case, and I would like to
> derail the fast-track if it is not too late. I knew the topic was
> being discussed, and contributed negative comments to those who
> mentioned it to me. In short, I think the proposal is counter-productive,
> makes false statements of fact, and will not (and cannot) have the
> good effects it claims.

Please consider this fasttrack case derailed.  The next step is for Stefan
and Steve to get together [somewhere not on the PSARC aliases] and discuss
these issues, and to then come back with their resolutions and/or an updated
proposal.

   -John