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From: Keith Thompson <Keith.S.Thompson+u@gmail.com>
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Subject: Re: Experimental C Build System
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bart <bc@freeuk.com> writes:
> On 03/02/2024 01:31, Lawrence D'Oliveiro wrote:
>> Hint: it uses the filename extension to determine which language, and
>> which flavour of the language even, it is dealing with.
>
> This is the filename extension which Linux famously ignores, because
> you can use any extension you like?

Yes, this is the filename extension which Linux (whether you're using
the term to refer to the kernel or to the OS) mostly ignores, but which
certain tools like gcc pay attention to.

[...]

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Keith Thompson (The_Other_Keith) Keith.S.Thompson+u@gmail.com
Working, but not speaking, for Medtronic
void Void(void) { Void(); } /* The recursive call of the void */