phc-discussions - Re: [PHC] C99 in reference implementations

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Date: Sat, 10 Aug 2013 16:49:18 -0400
From: Daniel Franke <dfoxfranke@...il.com>
To: discussions@...sword-hashing.net
Subject: Re: [PHC] C99 in reference implementations

On Aug 10, 2013 3:01 PM, "Rich Felker" <dalias@...ifal.cx> wrote:

> Personally, I think the fact that C99 is nearly 15 years old and not
> even the current version of the standard anymore is sufficient
> justification to say "C" means a language which includes all C99
> features (except perhaps those which C11 made optional).

I just checked, and VLAs are in this category.  I think that's sufficient
justification for avoiding them. Barring any contrary recommendations from
panel members, I think I'll nix those but hold on to the rest.

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