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Subject: Re: Alternatives to gcc (was Re: gcc 4.3: when will it become
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There is work being done on PCC, which is already capable of compiling
the OpenBSD and NetBSD userlands.  PCC is also quite a bit smaller and
already performs better than GCC.  OpenBSD folks are helping with the
development of PCC, so they can replace GCC in the base.  That might
be a solution for FreeBSD too, at least as a system compiler.  GCC
could be available as an add-on through ports for those who need it.

Sabeeh Ahmed Baig