2 messages, 2 authors, 2002-06-04 · open the first message on its own page
From: <hidden>
Date: 2002-06-04 06:46:38
Hello, Just a general question. I saw in several previous issues that we should avoid using C++ style comments. Why? Laurent MOHIN ACTERNA ** Sent via the linuxppc-embedded mail list. See http://lists.linuxppc.org/
From: Paul Mackerras <hidden>
Date: 2002-06-04 09:04:45
laurent.mohin@acterna.com writes:
Just a general question. I saw in several previous issues that we should avoid using C++ style comments. Why?
In the past they have been deprecated because they were not officially part of the C language. These days they are. However, although they are allowed, they are regarded as being in somewhat bad taste by many kernel hackers. I personally think they look a little ugly. Paul. ** Sent via the linuxppc-embedded mail list. See http://lists.linuxppc.org/