Re: aix - cc_r vs xlc_r

Nicholas Clark wrote:

> On AIX, what's the difference between cc_r and xlc_r?

See /etc/xlc.cfg.

I vaguely remember that's it's the cc_r that's guaranteed (well, *more*
guaranteed) to be there, if there's any compiler with reentrant
libraries.

> And why does parrot's hints file go for xlc_r, whereas perl5's goes for cc_r?
> 
> This is causing pain for ponie. Is there any reason not to pick the same one
> for both?
> 
> [yes, 3-way cross post, but I think it's justified]
> 
> Nicholas Clark