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Re: [Patch] / 0 should send SIGFPE not SIGTRAP...
On Thu, 24 Jun 2004, Richard Sandiford wrote:
> > Or should we get rid of the 20-bit "break" completely? The two-argument
> > version provides the same functionality, although the 10-bit codes to be
> > used do not map to the 20-bit equivalent "optically" very well.
> > Especially if decimal notation is used.
>
> I notice no-one's really responded to this question yet. FWIW, on gut
> instinct, I'd personally prefer to drop the 20-bit break than introduce
> a new, non-standard name for it.
Well, this is essentially what the patch does. Or do you mean: "drop it
and if anyone screams, consider an alternative?" I'd find it acceptable,
actually, but it's not my opinion that really matters here.
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