D compiler as part of GCC

[Jerry Quinn]

Simen kjaeraas Wrote:

> Jerry Quinn <jlquinn at optonline.net> wrote:
> 
> > One question I have (of many) is whether a different name should be  
> > used.  If this is called GDC there will be some confusion with the  
> > current GDC.  What thoughts do you all have?
> 
> If the project is to replace GDC, then taking its name sounds good to
> me. Otherwise, GCD (Gnu Compiler for D) is low-hanging fruit.

Truthfully, I would be reasonably happy with either GDC becoming vibrant again, or
D becoming part of the official GCC tree.

GDC has been pretty idle, unfortunately.  If D in GCC were to gain momentum, then
I would hope to replace it, otherwise it probably won't matter if it has the same name.

Jerry