Re: [avr-gcc-list] Global variables and ISRs ???

[E. Weddington]

David Brown wrote:

> I think most or all of the avr-gcc team follow this list.  They are always
> interested in ideas leading to a better compiler, but it is up to *them*
> what is "top-priority".  
Right, and that's because it's a volunteer project and there is a 
limited amount of time.

Currently, "top priority" in the library is bug-fixed, patches, and new 
devices. We're trying to prepare a new release. With the compiler, there 
are even less volunteers there. Björn IIRC is working on optimizing the 
AVR port and bringing it up-to-date with the state of the art in GCC. 
But this is being done on the 4.x.y branch. All the distributions are 
releasing 3.4.x.

> You are always free to actively help the
> development (including things like documentation, if you don't want to get
> involved in the code) and get more of a say on what's important.  Otherwise,
> like me, you can content yourself with helping testing, giving ideas, trying
> to help others on the lists, and thereby giving a little back. 
And all help is always welcome! :-)

Eric