64-bit support

[Bill Baxter]

Gilles G. wrote:
> 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.
> 

But have they been used to compile any significantly big piece of 
software?  Like, say, a sizeable wxWidgets project such as Audacity?

--bb