Re: Rusty's message to C++ programmers (C or C++)

"Raz" <osjdf@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> On Wed, 30 Apr 2008 21:54:37 GMT, Erik Wikströ
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>>Obviously his knowledge of C++ is not as good as it should be.
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> As I said, I will find the link again. His knowledge of C++ is just
> fine.
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http://www.builderau.com.au/video/soa/Rusty-s-message-to-C-programmers/0,2000064338,22432924p,00.htm
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http://www.builderau.com.au/video/soa/Why-C-remains-relevant/0,2000064338,22432921p,00.htm
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> So here is an expert of who believes that you don't need C++ to
> program low level. C++ brings extra complexity that is not needed.

[...]

You are not forced to use "all" the features of C++. One could most 
certainly use C++ in a kernel. However, I personally would avoid
exceptions 
and global ctor/dtors like the plague. I also would not use the STL, oh 
well...