request branch patch approval: libgcj stack traces from reflection data (required for Win32)

Wed Apr 24 10:07:00 GMT 2002

> Adam, Bryce suggested that this time we try to put more changes into
> the successive 3.1 releases. I think that's a good idea too (and
> hopefully the SC and/or Mark agrees). So this patch is something we
> should put in 3.1.1.

Let's bring it up after the release. The dot releases are to fix bugs
in the release -- not add features -- but it's possible we might make
an exception if the whole Java team feels its *vital* and not just
"useful and safe", which is the more common argument.
> One unresolved issue about Bryce's plan is how much importance we give
> to binary compatibility. I think it is still early for us to worry
> about that, but I could understand why others might disagree.

I think that's something for the Java team to decide. I don't think the
rest of us know enough to say whether its vital that things stay
compatible or not.
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