64-bit support

[Gilles G.]

Bill Baxter Wrote:
> I think the main problem is that there isn't actually even a proven C++ 
> built on top of LLVM at this point.  But rumor is that Apple wants to 
> move away from GCC and make an LLVM-based compiler their primary 
> compiler.  So whatever needs to be done to make it a reality is no doubt 
> going to be done.  Given that, it seems to me like now is the perfect 
> time to be working on the D front end for it, while LLVM folks are still 
> probably receptive to big architectural changes to support a proper C++ 
> compiler.  D is different enough -- but at the same time similar enough 
> -- that it makes sense to have it in the mix.  That way LLVM people 
> won't be lulled into thinking something is generally true when it's 
> really a C/C++-specific assumption.   If that makes sense.
> 
> I guess ObjC is probably similar in that respect, and no doubt Apple 
> wants an ObjC front end too.  Maybe that's sufficient to keep 'em honest 
> and not make C/C++ specific assumptions.  But maybe not, since I think 
> ObjC is also a superset of C.
> 
> --bb
You can take a look at http://llvm.org/Features.html .
you will see that LLVM already as "complete" front-ends for C, C++, and ObjC. These front-end are based upon GCC's ones.

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Gilles