Subj : gotta gimmee what'cha got
To   : Nick Boel
From : Maurice Kinal
Date : Sun May 03 2026 04:51 pm

Hej Nick!

> Will "-std=c++17" always be an option?

If by "always" you mean during my lifetime then yes.  Checking supported 
standards in gcc documentation I note that c89 is still supported in gcc-16 so 
I think we're covered if that support is ever needed.  I've had to use c99 
recently but I forget what source now that you brought it to mind.

> but rather just maintaining old code so that it still compiles.

That can and does happen.

Het leven is goed,
Maurice

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