Re: new module 'printf-posix'

[Eric Blake]

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According to Bruno Haible on 3/9/2007 6:20 PM:
> This module adds a POSIX compliant printf() function. This is the last module
> in this series.
> 
> Redefining 'printf' is less easy than redefining 'vprintf' etc., because
> gcc allows to use the symbol 'printf' in __attribute__s of function
> declarations. Working around this requires some tricks. You can also call
> it monstrous hacks. Have fun :-)

Speaking of gcc attributes, shouldn't all the rpl_*printf variant
declarations be given a printf attribute when available so that users of
the *printf-posix modules still get the benefits of gcc format string
checking?

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Eric Blake             address@hidden
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