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Date: Fri, 28 Jul 2017 09:01:01 -0400
From: Rich Felker <dalias@...c.org>
To: musl@...ts.openwall.com
Subject: Re: stdbool.h does not define _Bool when included by C++ code

On Fri, Jul 28, 2017 at 10:21:10PM +1200, Michael Clark wrote:
> Hi,
> 
> I noticed an issue with the musl headers when installing
> compiler-explorer for RISC-V. Try compiling this code with g++ and
> musl's stdbool.h
> 
> 	- https://cx.rv8.io/g/Bc3AwY <https://cx.rv8.io/>
> 
> Compiler explorer uses the C++ front-end to the compiler by default
> 
> It seems the musl stdbool.h defines bool in terms of _Bool for C,
> but does not define _Bool in terms of bool for C++.
> 
> The gcc stdbool.h header handles both conditions and when included
> by C++ code it has #define _Bool bool but notes that it is a GNU
> extension.

I see; this is probably why I wasn't aware of it. I don't think it
would be objectionable to add.

Rich

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