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Re: [PATCH] Use __unused0 instead of __unused for user visible struct members


On Mon, Jan 9, 2012 at 16:53, Carlos O'Donell <carlos@systemhalted.org> wrote:
> Is the key reason for not making the change because there may be
> requests from others to make similar changes? That doesn't seem like
> sound technical decision making. Each request would surely be
> evaluated on its own merit.

That's not possible.  Everyone will claim their request is just as
important as the others.

These are no save names to use.  Only the fact that for decades the _
name space is reserved helps.  If BSD think they can do what they want
just don't use their code.  Have them fix their code and not introduce
into general namespaces.  Guess why glibc uses lengthy names like
__attribute_malloc__?  Certainly not because it's convenient.


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