Re: GDB 7.0 regressions: s390(x)-linux, ppc(64)-linux, spu-elf

[Joel Brobecker <brobecker@adacore.com>]

> > > - The displaced stepping regression is unfortunate, as it completely
> > >   breaks a new feature.  The patch *should* affect only PowerPC, but
> > >   it does need to touch generic files (infrun.c), so there's always
> > >   some risk.  In any case, I'd prefer to get at least some feedback
> > >   before putting it in ...
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> Due to the severity of the problem I'd prefer to have the fix in 7.0.
> But if you'd rather do a 7.0.1 I guess I can live with that as well.
> Let me know whether I should check it in ...

The following is mostly for the record since I replied directly
to the associated gdb-patches thread.

I was going to suggest two approaches:
  - Either we disable the new feature entirely, which is clearly
    a bummer when we know how to fix the breakage;
  - Or commit the patch is one of the GMs thinks the patch is safe.

Since then I noticed that Pedro said he thinks it's safe, so we'll
have the patch in 7.0! :-)

-- 
Joel