Upcoming: update gcc to 4.1.2 in moonbase, gcc3 module for fallback

[Kok, Auke]

crypticreign wrote:
> On Mar 11, 2007, at 9:59 PM, Kok, Auke wrote:
> 
>> I intend to update gcc to version 4.1.2 within the week. As far as  
>> I can see,
>> there are no blocking bugs that prevent a normal system from  
>> working just fine
>> with this new version, and most of the developers have already been  
>> running
>> their entire systems on gcc-4.x for a loooong time.
>>
>> For those who wish to stay on gcc-3.x, there will be a gcc3 module  
>> available
>> from tomorrow or so that you can install at any time to prevent gcc  
>> from being
>> updated to 4.1.2. the gcc3 module will replace the current 'gcc'  
>> module as the
>> default if you install it (it will uninstall the 'gcc' module) but  
>> work exacly
>> the same.
> 
> Are there any measures we need to take before installing gcc-4 on a
> gcc-3 system?  Anything afterwards?  WIll anything break?  Is there a
> list of modules we will need to recompile (if there are any) ?

You probably are best off not doing anything except recompiling the gcc module.

Nothing should break with the upgrade. There is no need to recompile modules. 
New compiles *may* be affected. If you spot one, then let us know.

Auke