RE: [gtkmm] C & C++ exceptions, FAQ 4.6

[Murray Cumming Comneon com]

> Reading the FAQ, I found item 4.6 and it  reminded me I had the same 
> troubles using at-spi callbacks and C++ exceptions.
> It is easly solved on gcc by compiling the C libs with -fexceptions 
> flag.
> Is there any reason for Gtk & Gnome not to be compiled with this flag 
> by default ?
> 
> I found it really useful to add it in my local .jhbuildrc.

You should ask the GTK+ people about that, but I suspect that they will not
want to use it simply because it is not the default. It would be difficult
to ensure that every rpm and deb of GTK+ was compiled with it.

Murray Cumming
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