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420: Choose Your Own Compiler

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Show Notes

Compiling the Linux kernel with Clang has never been easier, so we explore this alternative compiler and what it brings to the ecosystem.

Plus Debian's continued init system debate, and our frustrations over 5G reporting. Links: 5G Underwhelms in Its First Big Test - WSJ

How South Korea built 5G, and what it's learning - RCR Wireless News

After seven months, here’s what South Korea can teach us about 5G - CNA

South Korea secures 4 million 5G subscribers | ZDNet

Debian Developers Take To Voting Over Init System Diversity

Debian GR Results

General Resolution: Init systems and systemd

Ringing In 2020 By Clang’ing The Linux 5.5 Kernel - Benchmarks Of GCC vs. Clang Built Kernels

Using LLVM Clang To Compile The Linux Kernel Is Heating Up Again Thanks To Google

Building the kernel with Clang - LWN

ClangBuiltLinux

Compiling the Linux kernel with LLVM tools (FOSDEM 2019)

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