> For example, clang defines __GNUC__=4 (and __GNUC_MINOR__=2, __GNUC_PATCHLEVEL__=1) to claim compatibility with GCC 4.2.1.
Is this because Apple at some point stopped updating GCC because of the GPL license change? I think GCC 4.2.x was the last GCC licensed under GPLv2. Could be for compatibility reasons for Mac software.
Is this because Apple at some point stopped updating GCC because of the GPL license change? I think GCC 4.2.x was the last GCC licensed under GPLv2. Could be for compatibility reasons for Mac software.