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Subject: Re: any chance of 2.6.0-test*?
From: Robert Love <rml@tech9.net>
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On Sun, 2003-01-12 at 14:34, Rob Wilkens wrote:

> I'm REALLY opposed to the use of the word "goto" in any code where
> it's not needed.  OF course, I'm a linux kernel newbie, so I'm in
> no position to comment

We use goto's extensively in the kernel.  They generate fast, tight
code.

There is nothing wrong with being a newbie, but there is something wrong
with voicing ignorance.  "Learn first, form opinions later".

When you start posting more than most of the developers here, combined,
and none of your posts are contributive kernel code, there is a problem.

	Robert Love

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