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		juliangmp 42 days ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: The Linux Kernel Looks to “Bite the Bullet” in Ena... Compiler extensions have existed ever since C was standardized. I don't like Microsoft either but this really isn't a case of them acting malicious.

moomin 41 days ago [–]

Grace Hopper was big on preventing the use of COBOL compiler extensions. She talks about it on the declassified NSA lecture.

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